You should use a three-point turn:
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Only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you can’t go around the block.
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When you miss an exit on a highway.
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On a curve, to turn your car around in a very small space.
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On a hill, if the road is clear.
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Explanation
You should only use a three-point turn if the road is too narrow for a U-turn and if you can’t go around the block. You must never make a three-point turn or a U-turn on a curve, a hill, the highway, or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns, because there may be poor visibility.
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