Practice question

What is the proper technique for teaching a student to perform a three-point turn (Y-turn) on a California residential street?

  1. Signal left, turn sharply, reverse straight back, then complete the turn in one motion
  2. Check for traffic in both directions, signal, turn left toward the opposite curb, stop before reaching it, shift to reverse and back toward the starting curb, then shift to drive and complete the turn
  3. Simply make a U-turn instead, as three-point turns are not required in California
  4. Stop in the middle of the road, shift to reverse, and back into the nearest driveway

Answer: B — Check for traffic in both directions, signal, turn left toward the opposite curb, stop before reaching it, shift to reverse and back toward the starting curb, then shift to drive and complete the turn

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