Do you "weight-shift" when you do a U-turn?

[KARTer]

You may be aware that Kelisa among those almost never need 3-point U-turn

they need more than 3?.....

[KARTer]

True that most passenger cars can easily clear any legal U-turn with proper technique.

 

One thing I found out from personal experience though - Toyota Crown taxis have fantastic turning radius and are extremely maneuverable despite their size.

I observed the same on the Crown!!

[Good-Carbuyer]

they need more than 3?.....

Basic simple U-turn will do, almost anywhere

[KARTer]

Basic simple U-turn will do, almost anywhere

I like the Kelisa!! .......... if see TP speed trap far away ahead, immediate U-turn even on a narrow road

 

come to think of it, it has a similar overall shape of the Mr Bean Mini.... since there was the bank robbery movie "Italian Job" using the classic minis, we can make one "GeyLang Job" using Kelisas running down the backlanes..

Edited April 18, 2012 by KARTer

[Good-Carbuyer]

I like the Kelisa!! .......... if see TP speed trap far away ahead, immediate U-turn even on a narrow road

 

come to think of it, it has a similar overall shape of the Mr Bean Mini.... since there was the bank robbery movie "Italian Job" using the classic minis, we can make one "GeyLang Job" using Kelisas running down the backlanes..

local talent?

[KARTer]

local talent?

Singapore got Talent!

[Good-Carbuyer]

Singapore got Talent!

I like the way you put it

[KARTer]

I like the way you put it

More important is to put the talents to good use, any good suggestions?

[Good-Carbuyer]

More important is to put the talents to good use, any good suggestions?

Remove/reduce statutory protection for Qualified Persons...?

[KARTer]

Remove/reduce statutory protection for Qualified Persons...?

You mean those QPs? Didn't know they have protections, only heard they are held responsible for their work/designs for life....

[5936]

Easy and less stressed driving through jams and carpark.

 

[Qpik]

was taught this method when i was learning to drive. this is gd for those opp lanes that rather tight or applies to those vehicles that need wider turning radius. but bearing in mind when executing this move, there isnt a need to eat into the next lane.

[Good-Carbuyer]

You mean those QPs? Didn't know they have protections, only heard they are held responsible for their work/designs for life....

If we commit a crime, we are also held responsible for life?

[KARTer]

If we commit a crime, we are also held responsible for life?

No lah, only QPs like PEs, Architects, etc....

[GTR78]

True that most passenger cars can easily clear any legal U-turn with proper technique.

 

One thing I found out from personal experience though - Toyota Crown taxis have fantastic turning radius and are extremely maneuverable despite their size.

 

FYI Crown taxis are traditional rear wheel drive cars, no drive shaft clearance in the front wheels to worry about, the engineers can dial in more steering lock compared to a front wheel drive car (with front driveshfts).

 

Steering radius is a function of several factors:

1) Wheelbase (distance between front and rear axles), the longer the wheelbase the bigger the turning radius.

 

2) Steering geometry (Ackerman) The front wheels always turn a different amount (the inside wheel turns more than the outside wheel), this is engineered into the steering system for smoother turning (outside wheel will travel a longer distance in a corner)

 

3) Maximum steering angle allowed by the steering system.

 

4) LSD or open differential.

 

I drive a small front wheel drive car with a Torsen front differential, the turning radius is quite bad, I believe it is comparable to an EVO or WRX hahahaha

 

Cheers

 

 

 

[Good-Carbuyer]

No lah, only QPs like PEs, Architects, etc....

Example: AWOL is different from exemption...

[Picia]

Here is an example of the incorrect way to do a U turn. There was no U turn sign so it's an illegal U turn to begin with (not that I have a major issue with that if done in a safe location in a safe manner). Move to the outer lane on the left, braking suddenly as if to stop, suddenly veer to the right and make the U turn!

 

Edited April 21, 2012 by Picia

[Stiener]

For drivers who have forgotten how to execute turns or u-turns and need to eat into another lane; this is a refresher. To make a turn while keeping your car(passenger) in the center of the lane, use your side mirror (nearest to the kerb). Once your mirror passes the kerb, turn your steering(how much to turn depends on how sharp the turn is). When making a u-turn, use your shoulder as your marking, once the kerb passes your shoulder, full lock to the direction you are turning to.

 

Always turn at lower speed even if you can turn your steering at 7k rpm.

 

Do note that the above is not applicable to those who don't have side mirror fitted or fit it somewhere else than the original position. It is also not applicable to those who like to lean forward when driving. ;)