Three-point turn

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This article is about the vehicle manoeuvre. For the programming technique, see Standard swap. For the skating term, see 3 turn.

Performing a three-point turn (shown for right-hand traffic)

The three-point turn (sometimes called a Y-turn, K-turn, or broken U-turn) is the standard method of turning a vehicle around to face the opposite direction in a limited space, using forward and reverse gears. This is typically done when the road is too narrow for a U-turn, and there are no driveways or sideroads that are conducive to a two-point turn. Three-point turns are dangerous because they make the driver vulverable to uncoming traffic for an extended period of time. For this reason, they are generally recommended to be used only as a last resort.[1] This manoeuvre is a common requirement in driving tests.

  1. ^ Scotti, Anthony J. (27 March 2007). Professional Driving Techniques. Photographics Publishing. p. 195.