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This manoeuvre is more frequently referred to as a three point turn, but this is not the correct name as it does not HAVE to be done in three. It can be carried out in any odd number i.e. 3, 5 or even 7.
The number of movements will depend on three factors.
1. The length of the car
2. The width of the road.
3. The ability of the driver to control it.
The object of the exercise is to turn your car round in the road to face the opposite direction, using your forward and reverse gears, (you may, for example find yourself travelling in the wrong direction).
You must always make sure that where you carry our this manoeuvre, that it is safe to do so. You should try to choose a place where there is good visibility to the front and rear,
so that you can see other traffic who may be coming and that they can see you. So do not do this on the approach to the brow of a hill, or near a bend in the road, as this could be potentially very dangerous. Also bear in mind that you
cannot do this exercise in a one way street or dual
carriageway as you would now be facing the wrong way!
Accuracy requirement. Whilst turning you should try to avoid touching the kerb with your tyres, but remember, if you were to give the kerb a little bump on your test, this would NOT cause you to fail the test. A little bump would be recorded as a driving fault. If, however, you were to thump the kerb, or worse still, mount the kerb, then you would be likely to fail your driving test. You should also try to turn the car round in the minimum number of movements possible for the width of the road.
It is also necessary to keep a good look out for traffic coming from either direction, and pedestrians who may be crossing the road (possibly from behind you)
The secret of carrying out the manoeuvre successfully is to keep the speed of the car nice and slow (1 - 2 m.p.h. is
sufficient), and to steer briskly.
Your instructor will, of course, teach you how to do this
properly, and with sufficient practice you should be able to carry out the manoeuvre competently and safely.
Click below for more detailed information on the other two
manoeuvres and Emergency Stop:
REVERSE PARKING
REVERSE ROUND CORNER
EMERGENCY STOP
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