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Why do massive delivery companies like UPS use routing software that completely bans their drivers from turning left?

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Why do massive delivery companies like UPS use routing software that completely bans their drivers from turning left?

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Why do massive delivery companies like UPS use routing software that completely bans their drivers from turning left?
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