Which reverse-direction option minimizes risk?

Which reverse-direction option minimizes risk?

• A. Two-point turn
• B. U-turn
• C. Going around the block
• D. Going straight

Answer: (C)

When you need to reverse direction, the safest choice is a maneuver that keeps you moving forward and gives you space and clear sightlines. Going around the block does this well: you continue driving ahead, circle the block, and return to the same street from a different angle, all with time to check traffic, signal, and watch for pedestrians. This approach avoids backing into traffic, reduces the chance of misjudging a tight turn, and doesn’t require a large opening or illegal space. In contrast, a two-point turn involves backing up and maneuvering in a tight area, which increases risk of hitting parked cars or a pedestrian; a U-turn needs substantial space and is often illegal or unsafe on many streets; going straight doesn’t reverse direction at all, so it doesn’t achieve the goal. Going around the block minimizes risk.

When you need to reverse direction, the safest choice is a maneuver that keeps you moving forward and gives you space and clear sightlines. Going around the block does this well: you continue driving ahead, circle the block, and return to the same street from a different angle, all with time to check traffic, signal, and watch for pedestrians. This approach avoids backing into traffic, reduces the chance of misjudging a tight turn, and doesn’t require a large opening or illegal space.

In contrast, a two-point turn involves backing up and maneuvering in a tight area, which increases risk of hitting parked cars or a pedestrian; a U-turn needs substantial space and is often illegal or unsafe on many streets; going straight doesn’t reverse direction at all, so it doesn’t achieve the goal. Going around the block minimizes risk.