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SESSIONS 17 18

Turnabouts
Sessions 17 and 18 will focus on recognizing 5
the different types of turnabouts and selecting 4
the appropriate type of turnabout for a given
situation. Review previous lesson objectives. 1
Begin Sessions 17 and 18 in a large, level parking
lot free of obstacles. Practice 2-point, 3-point, and 2
U-turns in a parking lot. Progress to a lightly
traveled residential area, and practice visual
search skills, turns and each turnabout at least 3
10 times.
The easiest and safest way to change direc-
tions is to drive around the block. The 2-point
turnabout to the right rear is the next best option.
3 2 1
Two-Point Turns
Two-point turns require the driver to head
into, or back into, a driveway on the same side 4
or on the other side of the roadway to reverse 5
direction. It is safest to execute a 2-point turn-
about by backing into a driveway on the same
side of the street.
Three- or Five-Point Turns traffic and back slowly, turning the wheel to the they are not allowed at all intersections. On
right until your front bumper is in the center of a two-way multiple-lane highway, the driver
Three- or five-point turns are an option if no the road. Shift to drive and target the center of begins the U-turn in the left lane closest to the
driveway is available, traffic is light, you cannot your path of travel. A 5-point turn is needed on center line or median. The driver completes
drive around the block, or the available space very narrow roads. the turn in the lane furthest to the right in the
prevents a U-turn. To begin a 3-point turn, pull opposite flow of traffic and accelerates to the
over next to the curb on the right. When safe, U-turns appropriate speed. If making the U-turn on a
move forward while turning the wheel sharply divided highway with a median, stay on the
to the left towards the opposite side of the road. U-turns are very dangerous because you right side of the median.
Stop a foot from the curb. Shift to reverse. Check cross the paths of multiple lanes of traffic, and

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