U-turns
One-eighty driving moves
U-turns are driving maneuvers where a vehicle turns 180 degrees to head in the opposite direction.
Signs often prohibit them at busy intersections.
The term extends to any abrupt reversal: Critics accused the prime minister of doing U-turns on key policies.
Also styled as u-turns.
Complete change of direction
- backtrackReverse one's position
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- about-faceFull directional reversal
- retractionFormal withdrawal of statement
reconsideration · climbdown · walkback · pivot · rethink · abandonment · policy change · turnaround
Full directional reversal
- backtrackReverse one's position
- pivotPoint of rotation
- change of directionShift in trajectory
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
turnaround · course correction · flip-flop · switchback · retrace · doubling back · volte-face · backpedal
Point where paths meet
- turnaroundShift in opposite direction
- medianCentral sorted value
- illegalForbidden by statute
- traffic signalIntersection light system
lane · oncoming traffic · right-of-way · maneuver · steering wheel · driveway · parking lot · crosswalk
reversal
Complete change of direction
- backtrackReverse one's position
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- about-faceFull directional reversal
retraction · reconsideration · climbdown · walkback · pivot · rethink · abandonment · policy change · turnaround · volte-face
about-face
Full directional reversal
- backtrackReverse one's position
- pivotPoint of rotation
- change of directionShift in trajectory
retreat · turnaround · course correction · flip-flop · switchback · retrace · doubling back · volte-face · backpedal · redirect
intersection
Point where paths meet
- turnaroundShift in opposite direction
- medianCentral sorted value
- illegalForbidden by statute
traffic signal · lane · oncoming traffic · right-of-way · maneuver · steering wheel · driveway · parking lot · crosswalk · boulevard
- traffic lawstraffic laws, speed limit, speed limits, traffic law, traffic rules
- traffic shortcutsback roads, side streets, cut-throughs, rat runs
- turnsrotate, spin, pivot, twist, bends
U-turnssteadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
consistency · following through · perseverance · commitment · resolve
turn, return, turning, turned, returned, returns, turns, overturn, returning