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Acceleration is the derivative of velocity, meaning a change in velocity. Velocity is a vector, comprised of magnitude and direction, that is speed and where you are heading. Thus, turning, changing lanes, flipping the car while on cruise control, etc, would all comprise a change in velocity (specifically the direction) and thus is an accelaration.

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