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Old 07-08-2011, 04:02 PM   #14 (permalink)
jsatter
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Originally Posted by Phantom View Post
I think I'm missing something here I do not see how driving past a location on the left and then turning right gets you any closer or saves time. You cant be making a U turn because that would be a left turn if you are doing a loop to get there that adds distance and six more turns.
It goes to route planning. Generally speaking, turning right results in less time spent idling while waiting to make a turn than making a left turn. At least in states where a right turn on red light's legal. UPS reduced their fuel consumption by reducing the number of left turns on the routes in favor or.maximizing the right turns.
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