The safest way to turn your vehicle around is to

• A. Do a U-turn in the middle of the road
• B. Back into traffic from the curb
• C. Turn around by using a single lane maneuver
• D. Drive around the block

Answer: (D)

When you need to reverse direction safely, you want a method that keeps you moving forward with good visibility and minimal risk to others. Driving around the block fits this best because it provides a long, clear stretch of road in the same direction, giving you time to signal, check for pedestrians and oncoming traffic, and re-enter traffic from a familiar, safe angle after you’re lined up. It avoids backing into traffic, which is hard to see and a common source of collisions, and it avoids tight, controversial maneuvers in the middle of a lane or a single-lane turn that can surprise other drivers. If it’s legal and safe, circling the block uses more space and keeps the turn predictable, making it the safest choice among the options.