Quote TomB
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the "button hook" is the technique used in ALL correct right hand turns, where you drive your tractor straight out until the trailer tandems are far enough forward to clear the corner when you bring your tractor around.
this is correctly called the "square out"--
the "button hook" is the where you swing wide.
the "safety" people want you to always use the "square out" WHEN possible- despite the fact it's much harder on tires and axle barrings/seals--- you drive streight out until your trailer tandem clears the corner-- then you Pivot on those axles( to keep as close to the curb as possible to discourage 4-wheelers from cutting in between.)
Now, When do you use the "Button Hook"??
when you HAVE TO-- since the "square out" usually requires you to push back traffic from the center/left turn lane to complete. A driver is suppose to be Looking/Sizing up the intersection and planning ahead- if there's a center curb or sign post or other obsticle( or simply a double lane
to single lane) a "button hook" will need to be employed.