Turning circle

nounStandard termAutomotive

The minimum diameter required for a vehicle to complete a full 360-degree U-turn.

A measurement of a vehicle's maneuverability, defined by the path traced by the outermost front wheel when the steering is at full lock. A tight turning circle makes a vehicle easier to park and navigate through narrow city streets.

Heard on the job

We need a shorter wheelbase on the new delivery trucks because the turning circle on these long beds is terrible in the city.

Also heard as

  • turning radius