Don’t Do a 3-Point Turn This Close to an Intersection

Choose a location with enough visibility and separation from an intersection so turning traffic is not surprised by your manoeuvre.

Video guide

Don’t Do a 3-Point Turn This Close to an Intersection

Choose a location with enough visibility and separation from an intersection so turning traffic is not surprised by your manoeuvre.

Video breakdown

Study the lesson by section

Each section below follows an explanation or demonstration in the video. Select a section to play from that point, then practise the skill with appropriate supervision.

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Leave separation from the intersection

The clip shows a three-point turn too close to an intersection. Someone turning onto that road may suddenly encounter a vehicle across their path. Choose a suitable, legal location farther from that conflict with time and visibility for others to understand your movement.

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