Which is the safest way to make a two-point turn?

Which is the safest way to make a two-point turn?

• A. Back up into a driveway on the left
• B. Back up into a driveway on the right
• C. Pull forward into a driveway on the left
• D. Turn into a driveway head-on

Answer: (B)

When turning around on a two-way street, the safest approach is to back into a driveway on the right. This positioning lets you finish the turn by driving forward out of the driveway, giving you a clear view of the street and any pedestrians or vehicles before you re-enter traffic. You can then accelerate away in the direction you want to go with good forward visibility, rather than backing out into moving traffic or from a position with limited sight lines. Backing into a driveway on the left would put you in a situation where you’re often backing toward traffic or into a less favorable angle for exiting, increasing the risk of a collision. Pulling forward into a driveway on the left keeps you facing away from the road you’re leaving and requires backing into traffic to resume, which is less safe. Turning head-on into a driveway isn’t a typical two-point turn and involves crossing or maneuvering through traffic in a way that’s more risky.

When turning around on a two-way street, the safest approach is to back into a driveway on the right. This positioning lets you finish the turn by driving forward out of the driveway, giving you a clear view of the street and any pedestrians or vehicles before you re-enter traffic. You can then accelerate away in the direction you want to go with good forward visibility, rather than backing out into moving traffic or from a position with limited sight lines.

Backing into a driveway on the left would put you in a situation where you’re often backing toward traffic or into a less favorable angle for exiting, increasing the risk of a collision. Pulling forward into a driveway on the left keeps you facing away from the road you’re leaving and requires backing into traffic to resume, which is less safe. Turning head-on into a driveway isn’t a typical two-point turn and involves crossing or maneuvering through traffic in a way that’s more risky.