Something that is not often mentioned or taught is that if a car is already all the way forward at an intersection, instead of trying to turn in front of them. You can do a slight button hook. But go behind them as in an extended turn. Just be careful as some drivers may try to back up to get out of your way.
I always thought that trucks are not allowed to enter opposite lanes during turns or make big jug handle turn. I'm not a real truck driver, just a simulated one in American Truck Simulator.😂 I was having trouble with right turns to a single lane. Now, it's clear. Thanks guys.
Sometimes you can (and should) intentionally block both lanes of traffic to enable you to take a wider turn. This is especially useful with those oversize loads that are just really long trailers. I've seen trucks use this IRL. Intentially block traffic so that you have room to make the turn safely. Edit: Oh yeah, if you plan on doing the button hook in the video, the left lane needs to be clear. AKA block traffic
Some places I had to deliver, had small entry driveways, with brick or stone walls. The ONLY way I could make that turn was to stay back, with my indicator on and wait for ALL opposing traffic to pass. Then I had to get my whole rig in oncoming traffic lane to make my turn into the business. These businesses were built in the 1940’s, when trucks weren’t so long.
I see a car stopping way back from the stop sign, that almost never happens in real life, the button hook even with your right signal on could encourage an inpatient car to pass on the right. I have seen it happen, saying that I never went to a school of truck driving and never did the button hook turn in 44 years.
I don't doubt that impatient drivers behind the truck could screw everything up, but (and I'm not a driver either), if the driver take their time and maintains awareness, after swinging left and starting the turn to the right, they can probably see the hazard before it becomes a huge problem, hopefully. Also, if they don't fully clear the right lane, then the car can't pass them (unless they're a real piece of work and use the shoulder). It all comes down to paying attention to idiots on the road I guess
Button hooks are great but they are very risky because stupid drivers don't understand what you are doing. You turn on your right blinker but turn left to go wide and they think you are turning left from the left lane. The risky thing is that you need to block the left lane and people in that lane will think you are trying to get in that lane
Maybe driver really slow impeding traffic to complete the maneuver if a car from the right lane goes in the thought of you taking a left, you see it a mile ahead because your going slow
Don't know what Buffalo you're talking about, but in upstate NY almost no driver is probably nearly intelligent enough to stop that far from the intersection.
Buffalo is just the business name. They're based in Canada, which is stated in the channel description. You could also figure it out based on clues in the video, like the accent and use of km/h.
@@petergilbert144Heh. Stand the ground and eventually they should wise up and back off. Other visual cues: the Manitoba tag on the training unit, or the passing LCV.
Watch video carefully. You always anticipate it and make a turn when nothing interferes with your truck. If the white car suddenly starts moving forward, ask it to move out, easy.
A jug handle turn is an improper turn that is unsafe. In addition, encouraging rushing a intersection to manipulate traffic is never a good idea. An 80K pound truck is deadly. Best practice slow down stay back and let other drivers clear the intersection. There is not good reason in an 80K pound truck or for that matter any vehicle to rush other traffic. You do not know if it is an elderly person, new driver, or a person on the way home from the hospital with slower reaction times. You know where you are going plan ahead and be respectful of other drivers. Be apart of reducing trucking accidents and don't follow bad advice even if it comes from a claim driving school, you could lose your license.
There's nothing improper about the button hook/jug handle. There are intersections where it's unavoidable and you'll be tearing down light poles, signs, etc if you don't make use of it regardless of traffic. Every legitimate school or training program will ensure you recognize the need and have the skills to execute it. Not acknowledging this indicates your lack of experience.
@@dchawk81 It is still an improper right hand high risk turn. As a professional driver you must keep a proper look out and make sure you don't hit anything. If you do you are liable. So use care!
@@dchawk81 Know your route ahead of time, plan it out and choose an alternate route. If you have to make an improper turn make sure you don't hit anything or anyone!
@@lovebirdslane5545 In the real world, sometimes it's all you can do. A cop isn't going to say shit when he knows a corner is impossible to clear without doing it. You're liable for hitting things no matter how you hit them. If you think you're not responsible for running over a sign just because you used a text book "proper" method, you're off your nut and have never driven a truck in your life.
I disagree why would you button hook, you are now in oncoming traffic why not slow down turn signal should have been on 150 ft before approaching and wait for the vehicle to proceed !?
Yeah cause the other driver is going to stop farther behind than the stop sign line & wait extended time for the truck drive 😂😂 where do you live?! lmao
@@paulne1514 really!? I literally made a ride turn in a semi today to get to the truck stop where I'm currently at. U sure u need THAT much space? What region u drive semis? Maybe that makes a difference....
