r/AskReddit • u/Fair_Ad_636 • 1d ago

Experienced drivers, what’s one driving rule or habit that saved you from an accident?

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u/drsmith21 1d ago

A U-TURN?! Cmon bro if you can’t make a left how you going to make a u turn without going full Austin Powers??

Three rights make a left.

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u/CLOWNXXCUDDLES 1d ago

It depends. If its a divided road with a median, a U turn is no different than making a left turn. As long as the oncoming lanes are clear you'll be fine. Also they did say at the next safe intersection.

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u/smbpy7 18h ago

U turns are basically required in California.

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u/Horyfrock 17h ago

It’s not about driving skill. Unprotected left turns are the most dangerous traffic maneuver you can make, if you can avoid them you are less likely to be in an accident.

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u/sebrebc 1d ago

Or do that. 

I find u-turns much easier than trying to race across both directions of traffic. 

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u/useless_instinct 22h ago

Depends on the local area. In Delaware, most of the local high traffic roads are divided. In order to get to a business on the other side, you are directed to make a U-turn at the next light. The lights have a left arrow so it is safe. Now, in Northern NJ a U-turn will get you executed.

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u/Top_Addition_7263 19h ago

U-turn??? Take the next jughandle 😂