What does it mean for a large vehicle to stop and then start again when turning right?
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This is a slogan on the body of a large truck, which means that when a large truck turns right, it needs to stop first and then start again. Because large trucks have a large blind spot on the right side, accidents are prone to occur. Therefore, it is stipulated that when turning right, the truck must stop for 5 seconds before starting again. Here are the relevant details: 1. Large trucks have blind spots: Safety accidents are likely to occur when a large truck turns right. The blind spot on the right side may cause the driver to be unaware, leading to motor vehicles or non-motor vehicles on the right side being pulled under the wheels. Therefore, the regulation of stopping and starting again when turning right is in place to protect the safety of pedestrians and non-motor vehicles on the right side. During daily driving, if you encounter a truck stopping and waiting ahead, cars and pedestrians behind should not rush to urge it to move, to avoid accidents. 2. Turning according to traffic lights: When turning at an intersection, vehicles must follow the traffic lights. If the traffic light is a circular red-yellow-green three-color light, you can turn right directly. If the traffic light has an arrow indicator, you need to turn right according to the arrow light. A red right-turn arrow means you cannot turn right.
I've been driving for many years, especially large vehicles like trucks or buses. Stopping before making a right turn and then starting again is quite common, mainly for safety reasons. Think about it - large vehicles have blind spots when turning, and the driver might not see the area to the right front of the vehicle. If there are pedestrians or bicycles there, turning directly could lead to a collision. So stopping allows time to carefully check the mirrors or lean out to confirm there are no obstacles. Starting again should be done slowly because large vehicles are heavy and need steady acceleration to avoid losing control or scraping the curb. This habit can be life-saving. I've seen inexperienced drivers turn without stopping, resulting in accidents that harm both themselves and others. It's good to develop this habit when driving, especially in complex urban traffic. Remember, safety first - don't rush. By the way, some new vehicles now have blind spot monitoring systems that can help, but stopping to check is still necessary.
