Required Guy Skills: The J Turn

There are at least four skills that every guy should master.  The first is changing a tire.  Second is tying a Windsor knot.  Third is be able to cook at least one killer meal. The fourth you ask ???? The J Turn.

Warning: Please only try this in an open parking lot with a rented (of borrowed from a friend) vehicle. 

Sometimes you get involved in situations where you need bug out quick.  Liquor store robbery, shootout after a drug deal gone bad... we've all been there.  You need need to split but, oh no!!, your car is pointed the wrong way !!!  Reverse tops out at around 30 mph so that's no good.  You need turn your car around in a hurry.  That's where the J Turn comes in. The J Turn gets its name from the actual shape of the maneuver--you literally make a J with your car.

The J Turn:

1.  Put the car into reverse and smash it.  You need to be going at least 20 mph (preferably faster) the get the momentum of the car to pull you through the turn. 2-3 second of full throttle should get you there.

2.  Abruptly pull your foot off the accelerator and quickly turn the steering wheel 180-270 degrees (half to 3/4 turn). The car should violently begin to turn into a spin. Note: I prefer to pull the emergency brake here to ensure the wheels lock up.

3. About midway the spin you need to try and put the car into neutral or all the way into drive.  This is easier said than dune under the circumstances.  After the midpoint you also nee to straighten up the tires.

4.  Once facing the correct direction let off the emergency brake and jam the gas pedal. You should already be in drive and should be going forward now and well on your way to escaping your dire situation!!!

Have fun out there !!!!