Should You Press the Accelerator When Turning or Making a U-Turn?

[McBrayden]

It depends on the situation. Whether to press the accelerator depends on the vehicle's current speed. If the speed is too high, you should not only avoid pressing the accelerator but also need to brake to slow down when turning or making a U-turn. However, if the speed is very slow, gently pressing the accelerator can increase the speed and prevent a manual transmission vehicle from stalling. The following are precautions for turning and making U-turns: Control speed: The first thing to note when turning is not to brake during the turn, as this can easily lead to loss of control, skidding, or even rolling over. You should reduce the speed to an appropriate level before entering the turn. Avoid coasting into turns: Try not to coast into turns, especially U-turns. When coasting, the engine cannot restrain the wheels' movement, and the car is essentially moving by inertia. All braking and steering operations are significantly less effective in this state.