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Difficulty: MediumTurning Procedures and Signaling

What is the correct sequential order of actions a driver must take to safely execute a three-point turn (turnabout) on a narrow two-lane street?

  1. 1Signal a right turn, pull over near the right curb, and come to a complete stop.
  2. 2Activate the left turn signal, check traffic and blind spots, and turn sharply left toward the opposite curb.
  3. 3Shift into reverse, scan in all directions, and back up toward the right curb while turning the wheel to the right.
  4. 4Shift into drive, check for approaching vehicles, and accelerate forward into the travel lane.

Answer

The proper sequence begins by signaling right and pulling over to the right curb, followed by signaling left and turning sharply across the street to the far curb, then shifting into reverse to back up while steering right, and concluding by shifting into drive to proceed forward.
Executing a three-point turn requires establishing a safe starting position at the right curb, signaling and steering across traffic to the far curb, backing up with reverse steering to orient the vehicle, and finally driving forward once clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Signal right and bring the vehicle to a complete stop at the right edge of the road.
The vehicle is positioned safely along the right curb.
Starting from the far right edge maximizes the vehicle's turning radius across the narrow road.
2
Signal left, check mirrors and blind spots, and steer sharply left to the far side of the road.
The front bumper comes close to the opposite curb, angled across the roadway.
Yielding to traffic and signaling before turning ensures safe entry across the lane.
3
Shift into reverse, re-check traffic in both directions, and back up while turning the steering wheel right.
The vehicle rotates around so its front end faces down the street in the intended direction.
Reversing to the right clears space for the vehicle to proceed forward without hitting the opposite curb.
4
Shift into drive and accelerate forward into the travel lane.
The turnabout is complete and the vehicle resumes travel in the opposite direction.
Checking oncoming traffic one final time ensures the lane is completely safe to enter.

Key Concept

Three-Point Turn (Turnabout) Procedural Sequence
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Topics

Turning Procedures and Signaling

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