When is it best to use a 2-point turn?

A 2-point turn is most appropriately utilized at a street, alley, or driveway because this maneuver allows a driver to turn around in a confined space effectively and safely. In these areas, the available room typically requires the driver to make a quick and efficient turn to transition from traveling in one direction to another, often necessitating a back-and-forth movement.

Using a 2-point turn in a wide parking lot may not be necessary, as drivers have more space to navigate. On a highway, such turns are not practical or safe due to higher speeds and traffic patterns that don't support such maneuvers. Traffic circles are designed for continuous movement, so stopping to perform a 2-point turn would disrupt the flow of traffic and could lead to dangerous situations. Thus, the context of streets, alleys, or driveways, which often have less space and require careful navigation, makes them the ideal locations for a 2-point turn.