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What is a three-point turn in driving?
My driving teacher said that I’ll have to make a three-point turn when I take my driving test and I don’t know what that means. How do you make a three-point turn?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A three-point turn in driving is just a method of
turning around
. In order to make a three-point turn, you’ll need to:- Drive forward with the wheel turned in the direction you’d like to go.
- When you reach an obstacle (like the curb), stop.
- Then, put your car in reverse and turn your wheel so that the front of your car straightens along your intended path.
- Drive forward again. You should have enough room to complete the turn.
You’ll typically only have to make a three-point turn in areas that are too tight for a U-turn, like narrow parking lots. However, it’s a good skill to practice in case it does come up on your driving exam.
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