When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?

Explanation: When driving a long vehicle around corners, it's sometimes necessary to adopt a different road position to avoid mounting the kerb or colliding with street furniture such as lampposts or traffic signs. Other road users may not understand what you intend to do next. Watch them carefully and always signal in good time.

Category: The Road

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches: Section 2, The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles: Section 2