What is the use of a "three-point turn"?

The use of a "three-point turn" is primarily to turn your car around in a narrow space. This maneuver allows a driver to effectively change direction without requiring an expansive area. It involves three steps: first, the vehicle is turned sharply to one side while moving forward, then it is shifted into reverse, turning in the opposite direction, and finally moved forward again to complete the turn, resulting in the car facing the opposite way.

This method is particularly useful in situations where a U-turn is not feasible due to space constraints or traffic conditions. While parallel parking and reversing out of a parking space are important driving skills, they do not involve the specific technique of a three-point turn, which is designed for making a complete directional change in a limited area. Similarly, a U-turn might sometimes be accomplished in a single, continuous movement in wider spaces, contrasting with the segmented nature of a three-point turn.