How to Perform a Three-Stroke Reverse: 13 Steps

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How to Perform a Three-Stroke Reverse: 13 Steps
How to Perform a Three-Stroke Reverse: 13 Steps
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A three-stroke reversal is used to make a 180 ° maneuver in a tight space. This inversion is especially useful in dead ends. We will divide this reversal into 3 steps. However, you will need to practice in an area with little traffic.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Starting Inversion

Make a Three Point Turn Step 1
Make a Three Point Turn Step 1

Step 1. Check with the rear view mirrors that no one is behind you

Start braking slowly, especially if you are going fast.

Make a Three Point Turn Step 2
Make a Three Point Turn Step 2

Step 2. Turn on the right directional arrow when you are 90 meters from where you want to turn

These instructions are valid for all countries where you drive on the right. If you are driving in the UK or Australia, the side of the road will be opposite

Make a Three Point Turn Step 3
Make a Three Point Turn Step 3

Step 3. Stop on the right side of the carriageway

You should be about six to eight inches from the edge of the right side. To the traffic behind it, it will appear as if you are parking along the edge.

Make a Three Point Turn Step 4
Make a Three Point Turn Step 4

Step 4. Wait until there is no one left

You will need to cross the left lane to begin the turnaround so make sure the area is clear.

Part 2 of 3: Perpendicular Inversion

Make a Three Point Turn Step 5
Make a Three Point Turn Step 5

Step 1. Turn on the left directional arrow

So you will report the reversal.

Make a Three Point Turn Step 6
Make a Three Point Turn Step 6

Step 2. Lift your foot off the brake

Meanwhile, turn the steering wheel counterclockwise to turn left. Accelerate slowly.

Make a Three Point Turn Step 7
Make a Three Point Turn Step 7

Step 3. Proceed in the middle of the road

Continue up to 15cm from the left edge of the road.

Make a Three Point Turn Step 8
Make a Three Point Turn Step 8

Step 4. Stop by braking

Your car will now be perpendicular to the traffic lanes.

Part 3 of 3: Full Reversal

Make a Three Point Turn Step 9
Make a Three Point Turn Step 9

Step 1. Turn on the right directional arrow

Check for traffic. Always watch out for vehicles coming in both directions.

Make a Three Point Turn Step 10
Make a Three Point Turn Step 10

Step 2. Put the car in reverse

Make a Three Point Turn Step 11
Make a Three Point Turn Step 11

Step 3. Turn the steering wheel clockwise

Take your foot off the brake as you turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.

Make a Three Point Turn Step 12
Make a Three Point Turn Step 12

Step 4. Accelerate slowly

The car will start moving in the right lane, in the opposite direction to the initial one.

Make a Three Point Turn Step 13
Make a Three Point Turn Step 13

Step 5. Stop when the car is in position away from the edge

Put the car in the right direction and proceed slowly. Now you can accelerate until you reach the speed limits.

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