Multiple lanes at RR crossing

Once Again...the Law varies state by state.

'No Trucks in the Left Lane' Laws by State - FindLaw

 

Those generally only apply to limited access divided highways. NO state prohibits trucks from the left lane when they are approaching an exit, intersection, or driveway where a left turn needs to be made.

 

That is true, specifics require the drivers to follow posted traffic signs. In New Jersey left turns are rare on unrestricted roads, having a turning lane from the right that loops back eliminating the left turn.

 

Let's see here. You have used Google Earth to see what the receiver situation is so you know where the truck entrance is.
You see that the business is located on a 4 lane divided boulevard. It is located in an industrial area with RR tracks 100 feet before you have to turn left at a cross over to enter the business. Because you are hauling a HazMat load, you are required, BY LAW, to stop before the RR tracks and proceed when clear, across the RR tracks, without shifting gears.
So now you are approaching the business in the right lane and the traffic is very heavy going both ways. Because your vehicle is approximately 75 feet long, you would have to immediately cross the RR tracks at an angle to the left to be able to turn left into the crossover. Now you are blocking both lanes and have pissed off twice as many people than if you had been in the left lane at the time you have to stop for the RR tracks.
Which lane do you think is the correct lane to be in?????

 

I'm not a hazmat hauler but just a thought... Turning across 2 lanes of heavy traffic can be a nightmare at times. I have at times, that I knew this would be the case, planned ahead to continue past my left turn to some other nearby location where I could more easily get turned around (truck stop, or other business with a large mostly empty lot) and come back to said turn so as to make it a right hand turn. This isn't always possible but when it is it may be the safest option, especially with hazmat.

 

But a left turn across 2 lanes of oncoming traffic is safer than using both lanes to button-hook a right turn into a driveway...and having some ditship on a bicyle (or car, for that matter) attempt to pass you on the right as you're making your turn.

 

Common sense》》》》》》》》》》》⊙

Experienced Truckers would plan ahead!