Do You Need to Press the Accelerator When Turning or Making a U-Turn?

[LeElijah]

It depends on the actual situation. Pressing the accelerator is only for controlling the speed, and sometimes you may need to press the brake when making a U-turn. Steering wheel control is crucial when turning. If you want to make a tight turn, you should turn the steering wheel as much as possible and then gradually straighten it after completing the turn. For a wide turn, slowly turn the steering wheel. Be mindful of blind spots when turning; always check for obstacles below the rearview mirror and, if necessary, open the door to look before turning. Additional tips: 1. Make left turns as wide as possible: Some vehicles might be exiting the road you intend to turn into. To avoid obstruction or collisions, try to turn into a farther point. When making a right turn, you might encounter vehicles going straight, such as at intersections. In such cases, make a tight turn to avoid interfering with the straight-moving traffic. 2. The longer the vehicle, the larger the turning radius, and the higher the risk: Large trucks and construction vehicles, due to their height and size, can create significant blind spots when turning right. The driver, seated on the left side, relies on the rearview mirror to observe the right rear, which offers limited visibility. Small objects like electric bikes, bicycles, and pedestrians might go unnoticed. Entering the inner wheel's blind spot can be dangerous.