You’re parked in a busy high street. What’s the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can go the opposite way?

A: Find a quiet side road to turn around in

B: Drive into a side road and reverse into the main road

C: Get someone to stop the traffic

D: Do a U-turn

Hint

Make sure you carry out the manoeuvre without causing a hazard to other vehicles. Choose a place to turn that’s safe and convenient for you and for other road users.

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