Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
With no traffic behind you or coming toward you, turn to the right or left until you are perpendicular to the street.
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Step 2
Put the car in reverse. Back up straight across to the other side of the street as far as possible.
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Step 3
Put the car in drive or, in manual cars, first gear. Check traffic again.
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Step 4
Turn the wheel all the way in the direction you want to go, and step on the gas lightly to complete the turn.
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Step 5
Straighten yourself in the lane and drive away.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 7/22/2007 Upon reaching the decision to turn and go the opposite way, apply throttle until approximately 35 mph is reached. In a fast, yet smooth movement, apply a full rotation of the steering while, while simultaneously engaging the hand brake to its maximum potential. Control must be shared between handbrake, steering, and occasionally the foot brake to achieve desired turning results.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Instead of steering toward the opposite curb, try going all the way around. If there's not enough space, then resort to plan "B", the 3-point turn.
And turn the wheel to the extreme before backing to make sure you create enough room to finish.
Anonymous said
on 1/9/2008 Remember to signal before entering the lane of trafic on the first initial turn.