CDL Practice Question #170

When making a right turn at an intersection in a tractor-trailer:

Swing to the left first to make room for the right turn
Make the turn from the right lane and swing wide as needed at the end of the turn
Make the turn at high speed
Stay in the left lane through the turn

Correct. Make the turn from the right lane. If you must swing wide, do so as you complete the turn, never before — swinging left first invites a vehicle to pass on your right.

Why this question matters

This question is one of 55 in our Combination Vehicles bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.

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