On your test, if asked to perform the turn in the road (three point turn) manoevure the examiner will expect you to turn the car round:
safely, smoothly, under control,
making proper use of the accelerator, clutch, brakes and steering
without touching or mounting the curb
The examiner will also be looking to see that you:
show good observation and are aware of other road users
keep looking all around throughout the manoeuvre.
Remember: on your test you do not have to perform the turn in the road manoeuvre in just three turns.
Although you should aim to make as few turns as possible, on a narrow road you may need to take up to seven turns. So a three point turn can actually be a seven point turn.
Rolling the car - Applying the handbrake To help water drainage, many roads are curved (have a camber). When performing a turn in the road manoevure, the road camber can cause a car to roll forwards or backwards. To prevent this, it is good practice to use the handbrake - as seen in the video tutorials.
Video clips taken from The Visual Guide To Passing Your Practical Driving Test 2009.
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