What is the safest way to communicate a turn in a commercial vehicle?

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ASignal early and complete mirror checks before turning

BSignal after entering the turn

CUse the horn instead of turn signals

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Early signals and mirror checks give other road users time to react to a large vehicle's movement.

Correct Answer: Signal early and complete mirror checks before turning

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