RV Driving Tips: Maneuvering a Right-Hand Turn

Taking a right-hand turn in an RV can be a daunting task for new drivers. Ditches, road signs, and other impediments instill fear in every first-timer. But here’s a word of advice: relax. We’ve all been there, and after a few times of slow steering and nervous sweats, you’ll have it figured out and can start to relax! In this quick lesson, Dave Solberg hops into the driver’s seat to show you how it’s done, demonstrating the RV driving tips you’ll need to safely and appropriately navigate any right-hand turn in a motorhome, coach, or truck-and-trailer.

4 Responses to “RV Driving Tips: Maneuvering a Right-Hand Turn”

1. TimNATC October 31st, 2020

   How does having a tag axle affect the turn?

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   • Customer Service November 1st, 2020

     Hello Tim!

     Please provide more information in regards to your question. What is the year, make, and model of you’re RV?

     Thank you

     Ayan
     RV Repair Club Video Membership

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     • Michael Pillow March 6th, 2023

       Making a right hand turn like that doesn’t bother me because I have a CDL-A and was taught how to properly make a very tight right hand turn. We were taught that you never, ever go into the left lane to make a right hand turn and if you have to you for the other traffic the back up to let you complete that turn in a lot of these people do not stop at that big wide white line which is there to give the driver of a semi truck enough room to complete the turn. You are correct you need to keep an eye on your surroundings and making sure that there are no overhangs of the building such as an awning because if you cut that too tight, you’ll rip that awning right off. And there was another individual that made a comment and that yes, there have been drivers ticketed for moving over in the left lane to make a right hand turn.

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2. Steve Valenta September 9th, 2018

   I just watched your video on maneuvering right hand turns. I have a CDL and they teach you NOT to go in the left lane to make a right turn. The book says to go into on coming traffic to complete your turn. I know it doesn’t make sense but I know drivers have been issued tickets because they went into the left lane. I did notice your driver didn’t go far into the left lane but not everyone will see that. Thanks
   Steve.

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