THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Three-point turns and other slow-speed maneuvers can easily result in minor collisions, so it's important to execute them in a safe way.
Three-point turns and other slow-speed maneuvers can easily result in minor collisions, so it's important to execute them in a safe way.
The number of crashes at two-lane roundabouts decreased on average 9% per year of their existence in the roadway, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
All too often, motorists make a hasty decision to make a U-turn at the wrong place and in the incorrect manner. This can lead to collisions and even fatalities.
If executed properly, U-turns can be expeditious and relatively safe. Experts offer advice about the proper way to perform a U-turn.
This video, produced by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, explains how median U-turn intersections work and the safety benefits of this alternative intersection design.