A "three-point turn" is used to reverse direction on narrower roads, while "ThrU Turns" (a specialized intersection design) allow drivers to turn right, then use a specialized U-turn signal further down to change direction, reducing accidents, as shown in resources from the Missouri Department of Transportation . Common Pitfalls & Terminology
An Australian slang term for a U-turn, often used in the phrases "to chuck a uey" or "do a uey". U Turn
In some areas, U-turns are permitted unless indicated otherwise, while in others, they are generally illegal unless explicitly allowed by a sign. A "three-point turn" is used to reverse direction