What are the three parts of a turn?

• A. Start, Middle, End
• B. Approach, Point of Turn, Completion
• C. Entry, Apex, Exit
• D. Beginning, Center, End

Answer: (C)

When describing a turn in driving technique, the three parts are entry, apex, and exit. The entry is where you begin the steering and set up your approach—enter the turn with the right speed and lane position so you can carry the curve smoothly. The apex is the tightest point of the turn, the moment your vehicle is closest to the inside edge of the curve and the steering is at its greatest angle; managing speed and line here is the critical balance for control. The exit is when you unwind the steering, straighten the wheel, and accelerate out, reestablishing a straight path and returning to your lane. This sequence—how you start the turn, reach the inside-most point, and then finish the turn—is why entry, apex, and exit are the correct trio. Other phrasings don’t accurately reflect the established progression of steering, speed, and path through a turn.