Driver clipped in motorist’s cross-lane turn — Preventable or not?

Aug 12, 2019

Updated Mar 18, 2021

This video is an adaptation of a scenario from CCJ‘s Preventable or Not manual. It is presented via a partnership between CCJ and Instructional Technologies. Driver John Doe approached an intersection in the far left lane when, suddenly, a sports car veered into his lane attempting to make a left turn, causing Doe’s rig to clip the sports car. Was this crash preventable?

See more Preventable or Not scenarios at this link.

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