U-turns | Drive (2024)

Taken a wrong turn? Found yourself down a dead-end street? You might need to a do a U-turn. That’s where you turn in a half circle, so that you’re heading back in the opposite direction to where you were originally driving.

Where should you practise this?

Pick a quiet, flat street that’s wide enough to complete the turn in one movement. You want to have a good view of traffic up and down the street.

To do the U-turn:

• Check your mirrors, indicate left and pull in as close to the kerb as you can.
• Check your mirrors.
• Indicate right for at least three seconds.
• Do one last check of your mirrors and over your shoulder.
• Pull out and turn onto the other side of the road so you are now facing in the opposite direction.
• Before you accelerate back into your lane, do a quick mirror and shoulder check to make sure no one is trying to pass you.