How to initiate a turn and calculate the necessary degree of turning wheel rotation. How to initiate a turn (practical driving steps) 1. Signal and check mirrors/blind spots. 2. Slow smoothly — brake in a straight line before the turn to reach an appropriate entry speed. 3. Look where you want to go — aim toward the far end of the curve; your hands will naturally steer there. 4. Hand position & steering technique: • For most modern drivers: use the push–pull / shuffle method (left hand pushes, r