Commercial vehicles require additional space to complete right turns, and drivers often move left before turning. Collisions occur when another road user occupies the space between the truck and the curb during the maneuver.
These are sometimes called squeeze play accidents.
Alternative Names:
Right Turn Squeeze, Squeeze Play Accident
Why it Matters?
Liability turns on signaling, mirror checks, and whether the driver should have anticipated a vehicle or cyclist entering the gap. Federal regulations and training materials address proper turning technique, which supplies the standard. The defense frequently argues that the other road user attempted to pass on the right against clear signals, making mirror positioning, signal timing, and any dash or side camera footage the decisive evidence.
Frequently Confused with
Frequently asked questions
Why do trucks swing left before turning right?
What is the usual defense?
