Alert - Right Turn Signals of Semi Truck - Safety Priority
The right turn signal for a semi-truck serves as a crucial safety feature, indicating the intention of the driver to make a right-hand turn. However, it's important for other drivers to be aware that passing a semi-truck on its right side at an intersection can be extremely dangerous. Semi-trucks require a wide turning radius, especially when making right turns. To accommodate this, truck drivers often swing wide to the left before executing a right turn. This maneuver creates a significant blind spot on the truck's right side, making it difficult for the driver to see vehicles attempting to pass on that side. Attempting to pass a semi-truck on its right side at an intersection not only puts the passing vehicle at risk but also endangers the truck driver and other motorists. The space left by the truck for its wide right turn is not meant for passing, but rather to provide adequate clearance for the truck to make the turn safely. To ensure safety at intersections involving se...