three-point turns

K-turns while driving

A three-point turn is a method of reversing a vehicle's direction on a narrow road by turning sharply one way, backing up while turning the other way, then driving forward—forming a rough Y pattern.

Also called a K-turn or Y-turn.

She executed a three-point turn at the dead end.

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execution · tight squeeze · signals · steering · blind spots · Austin Powers · precision · backing up · vehicle · driver's ed · learner's permit · cul-de-sac · hazard awareness · traffic rules · parking lots · braking · road tests · pivoting

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turning complexity/maneuver type

three-point turnsU-turn

Direction-reversing driving maneuver

parallel parking · K-turn

turning maneuver type

three-point turnsU-turns

180-degree directional reversals

lane changes · parallel parking

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G