I read this somewhere else and from time to time I cogitate on the three turns being as good as a left. For some reason I can't get my mind around it.

Say I want to go three miles - or three blocks, for that matter - up the street. My destination is on the left hand side.

OK. When I get into its vicinity I turn right, turn right again and then turn right again.

Now I'm back where I started, except that I have to cross the street to get to the other side.

Is crossing a street safer than making a left turn?

Bemusedly,

Ebbie