How must you adapt your vehicle's speed when preparing to make a U-turn?

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The correct answer is to reduce speed. A U-turn is a complex maneuver that requires evaluating the environment, checking mirrors, and ensuring there is enough visibility and space. Why reducing speed is necessary: Safety and Observation: You must ensure that you do not endanger or obstruct other road users. Slowing down gives you time to observe. Vehicle Control: A lower speed allows for a tighter turning radius and more precise control of the vehicle during the turn. Regulations: If, while preparing, you notice that the maneuver cannot be performed safely, you must abort it. This is only possible if you approach slowly. Increasing or maintaining speed would be dangerous as it would reduce your reaction time to unforeseen events.

How must you adapt your vehicle's speed when preparing to make a U-turn?

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