Can You Make a U-Turn at an Intersection Where Left Turns Are Prohibited?
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You cannot make a U-turn at an intersection where left turns are prohibited. Here are some precautions for making a U-turn: 1. Wide roads: You can make a wide turn by first positioning the vehicle toward the opposite side of the U-turn, turning on the signal, and after confirming safety, turning the steering wheel fully to complete the U-turn. 2. Narrow roads: Use a combination of moving forward and backward to make the U-turn. When turning for the U-turn, as the front wheels approach the roadside or the front of the vehicle nears an obstacle, press the clutch, lightly apply the brake, and before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to steer the front wheels toward the new direction needed for reversing, then immediately bring the vehicle to a stop.
I've been driving for nearly twenty years and encountered all sorts of situations. I can responsibly say that at intersections where left turns are prohibited, U-turns are usually not allowed either. The reason is simple: a U-turn is essentially an extension of a left turn maneuver. If even basic left turns are banned at an intersection, then the more complex U-turn is naturally included in the prohibition. I remember last year at a busy downtown intersection, I saw someone make an illegal U-turn that nearly caused a rear-end collision, and the police issued a ticket on the spot. Unless there's a dedicated U-turn lane or traffic signal clearly permitting it, never take the risk. The core of safe driving is obeying the rules. My advice is to simply proceed straight at such intersections and find a safe place like a service road or the next intersection to make your U-turn. Don't gamble with your safety and others' just to save a little time. Remember, road signs are your driving compass.
