Prevent Wide Turn Truck Accidents
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Wide turn accidents can happen whether a truck is making a left or right. However, the driver has significantly less visibility when turning right. The most frequent type of wide turn accidents happens on the driver's right. Let's take a quick look at some of the most common reasons behind wide turn truck accidents.
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