The smallest circle in which a vehicle or vessel can turn without reversing.
（车辆、船的）回转圆，转向圆
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True, the turning circle is terrible but that is the only real snag.
With 4WD engaged, the Pajero is much more stable and the central differential means there is no adverse effect on are respectable and the turning circle surprisingly neat.
It corners much better than I expected, and the turning circle is surprisingly good.
The steering is light and wieldy for parking, and the turning circle must be nearly as tight as a black cab's.
And if I take the wrong road the car has such a tiny turning circle I can do a quick U-turn and head back the other way.
A kerb-to-kerb turning circle of 9.8m makes it ideal for use around town.
The turning circle means every mini roundabout becomes a three-point turn.
It has the turning circle of a JCB and the acceleration to match.
The turning circle, however, was on the wide side and the car, even for a sporty driver, was rather noisy.
Apart from a poor turning circle there's little to criticise physically, but running costs are high owing to a fairly thirsty engine.
The car also suffered from a poor turning circle: particularly obvious when trying to park.
He said because of the poor turning circle he had crashed into the bus.
The submitted plans include a car park - including a turning circle for buses, 2 metre-high mesh fencing and floodlights.
Poor turning circle can make parking and city driving difficult
Perhaps most surprising, the turning circle is tight enough to tackle a u-turn on a mini roundabout in one smooth sweep.
A 10.4m turning circle, assisted by power steering, makes for easy driving around town.
Tight turning circle and ease of driving are positive features for the Hijet, and a three-year warranty on the LPG models within the range should inspire further confidence.
A tight turning circle makes the car easy to park.