J-turns

Reverse into forward

A J-turn is a driving maneuver where a vehicle traveling in reverse is quickly spun 180 degrees to face forward and continue without stopping—the path traces a J shape.

Associated with stunt driving, police pursuits, and action films: He executed a perfect J-turn to escape the alley.

Also called a moonshiner's turn or rockford turn.

driving

maneuver

Deliberate tactical movement

evasive · pursuit · getaway · handbrake · tactical · law enforcement · chase · escape · defensive driving · spin

skiing

moguls

Bumps or bigwigs

slope · technique · parallel · downhill · switchback · rhythm · terrain · steeps · fall line · rotation

Opposites
driving maneuver type

J-turnsthree-point turn

Multipart directional reversal

K-turn · parallel parking · U-turn · backing up

driving style/context

J-turnsdefensive driving

Proactive safe vehicle operation

driving maneuver direction/execution

J-turnspower slide

Controlled oversteer through acceleration

handbrake turn · drifting

Family

J-turn, turn, turns, turned, turning, turner, turners

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G