Two Lane Right Turn

hi , here at prime testing tomorrow for my CDL got nervous about how to make right turn correctly from two right lanes turn so I won't fail it on my test , you make it from outside lane and when I turn I keep my trailer close to curb but tractor has to be in outside lane or I have to bring it back to the right inside lane ?

Thank you.

Was doing it with my PSD trainer and already forgot how to make it correctly he was telling me stay to the right or to the left so I'm confused , thank you .

hi , here at prime testing tomorrow for my CDL got nervous about how to make right turn correctly from two right lanes turn so I won't fail it on my test , you make it from outside lane and when I turn I keep my trailer close to curb but tractor has to be in outside lane or I have to bring it back to the right inside lane ?

Thank you.

Was doing it with my PSD trainer and already forgot how to make it correctly he was telling me stay to the right or to the left so I'm confused , thank you .

You want to use the lane that gives you the widest turning radius. In this case you want to use the left hand lane of the two. Otherwise you will have to use both lanes to make your turn. You just go further into the intersection before turning the wheel. Watch your trailer tires in your little mirror for reference.

Same goes for left turns. Only you want the right hand lane when there are two left turn lanes.

Just remembered on my test that I had to turn from the right hand lane. But the corner was built correctly to allow for this.

Just do what the book tells you. I can't remember what it says.

Glad to be confusing...lol

What I do is I take up both lanes, make sure I am signalling, then button hook it into the right lane after turning. If you start from the left lane someone will just about always try and sneak up your right side. The law say you are supposed to end up in the lane you started in. So if you started in the left lane you end up in the left lane. But your instgructor may want to see it like this:

http://tinyurl.com/ox25m9o

https://www.truckingtruth.com/cdl-training-program/page22

Turning from the left most lane is going to off track into the right land and create a hazard. (Someone will try and pass on the left.) According to everything I've seen your turns are always from the right most lane weather right or left turn.

Double Left turn lane from right

Double right turn from closest to curb. Then go out as far as you have to, to complete the turn. If you have to stop for oncoming traffic stop but do not back up.

Thanks , so basically two lanes turn right , take the widest (outside lane) turn and keep on going in that lane and if I need change one lane over to the right do it when it's safe , correct?

https://www.truckingtruth.com/cdl-training-program/page22

Turning from the left most lane is going to off track into the right land and create a hazard. (Someone will try and pass on the left.) According to everything I've seen your turns are always from the right most lane weather right or left turn.

Double Left turn lane from right

Double right turn from closest to curb. Then go out as far as you have to, to complete the turn. If you have to stop for oncoming traffic stop but do not back up.

Someone will try and pass on the right not left sorry

Start the turn in the left lane, turn extra wide in an attempt to reduce off-tracking into the right lane, and turn into the left lane. What you don't want to do is start the turn driving on the actual line, in other words centering yourself between two lanes. You also don't want to start in the left lane but turn into the right lane. If you need to get to the right lane after your turn then switch lanes using your turn signal but don't just skip a lane.

I won't deny that I've done those things, but this is a test with a state certified examiner and there's no bending rules when he's in there. Do it by the book and you'll pass.

Also, just a secret tip for brownie points, as your doing this be sure to verbally tell the examiner what you're doing and what you're watching out for. Here's an example:

"I'm approaching this right turn. I'm going to make this right turn using the outside left lane. As I'm making this turn I'm going to swing wide and watch my passenger side extremely carefully. I'm specifically watching for cars and making sure my tandems don't hit the curb. I'm going to get into the left lane when I finish this turn and will immediately have my right turn signal on to switch to the right lane."

There you have it. Be sure to verbally talk out the situation with the examiner and don't be intimidated. Also, a little off topic here, but if you mess up on the air brake test then start all over. Yes you can do that.

Start the turn in the left lane, turn extra wide in an attempt to reduce off-tracking into the right lane, and turn into the left lane. What you don't want to do is start the turn driving on the actual line, in other words centering yourself between two lanes. You also don't want to start in the left lane but turn into the right lane. If you need to get to the right lane after your turn then switch lanes using your turn signal but don't just skip a lane.

I won't deny that I've done those things, but this is a test with a state certified examiner and there's no bending rules when he's in there. Do it by the book and you'll pass.

Also, just a secret tip for brownie points, as your doing this be sure to verbally tell the examiner what you're doing and what you're watching out for. Here's an example:

"I'm approaching this right turn. I'm going to make this right turn using the outside left lane. As I'm making this turn I'm going to swing wide and watch my passenger side extremely carefully. I'm specifically watching for cars and making sure my tandems don't hit the curb. I'm going to get into the left lane when I finish this turn and will immediately have my right turn signal on to switch to the right lane."

There you have it. Be sure to verbally talk out the situation with the examiner and don't be intimidated. Also, a little off topic here, but if you mess up on the air brake test then start all over. Yes you can do that.

. I had this scenerio in my CDL exam at Prime 3 weeks ago and Daniel is 100% correct as usual

Start the turn in the left lane, turn extra wide in an attempt to reduce off-tracking into the right lane, and turn into the left lane. What you don't want to do is start the turn driving on the actual line, in other words centering yourself between two lanes. You also don't want to start in the left lane but turn into the right lane. If you need to get to the right lane after your turn then switch lanes using your turn signal but don't just skip a lane.

I won't deny that I've done those things, but this is a test with a state certified examiner and there's no bending rules when he's in there. Do it by the book and you'll pass.

Also, just a secret tip for brownie points, as your doing this be sure to verbally tell the examiner what you're doing and what you're watching out for. Here's an example:

"I'm approaching this right turn. I'm going to make this right turn using the outside left lane. As I'm making this turn I'm going to swing wide and watch my passenger side extremely carefully. I'm specifically watching for cars and making sure my tandems don't hit the curb. I'm going to get into the left lane when I finish this turn and will immediately have my right turn signal on to switch to the right lane."

There you have it. Be sure to verbally talk out the situation with the examiner and don't be intimidated. Also, a little off topic here, but if you mess up on the air brake test then start all over. Yes you can do that.

Thanks Daniel.... I thought I was correct on that but then on my test I remember the examiner telling me to turn from the right hand lane. I specifically remember a guy pulling a horse trailer in the left hand lane jumping the curb because he was in a hurry and thought he was going to hit me. He had at least 4 feet but I was using EVERY inch of my lane to make the turn. The trailer does not off track as much as a regular right hand turn because you are using a longer turning radius. I have never had my trailer track into the right lane with the exception of the 89 foot rail car... LOL