Can you make a U-turn on a single yellow dashed line?
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U-turns are allowed on yellow dashed lines, provided there are no signs prohibiting U-turns or left turns, or separate U-turn signal lights. Vehicles can make a U-turn without affecting normal traffic flow and ensuring safety. Situations where U-turns are permitted: Intersections with U-turn signs: If there is a clear U-turn sign at the intersection, a U-turn can be made. If there is a U-turn signal light, follow its instructions. If there is no signal light, make the U-turn based on the specific situation without obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit prohibitions: U-turns are allowed if there are no signs explicitly prohibiting U-turns or left turns. "No explicit prohibition" means the intersection lacks signs like "No U-turn," "No Left Turn," or solid center lines, in which case U-turns are permitted. Yellow grid lines also allow U-turns: Yellow grid lines are no-parking zones typically marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary stops, entrances/exits of important facilities, or other necessary locations. Stopping on these lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is a violation. However, while parking is prohibited, U-turns are allowed on yellow grid lines unless there is a central barrier, as they are equivalent to "U-turn permitted." Intersections with U-turn signal lights: If a U-turn signal light is present, follow its indication—only proceed on green. When "No Left Turn" and "U-turn Permitted" signs coexist: U-turns are allowed, but left turns are prohibited. Note that "No U-turn" is not the same as "No Left Turn." Things to note when making a U-turn: Check road markings: If the line is solid, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable location. If there is a "No Left Turn" sign, even without a "No U-turn" sign, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection since U-turns inherently involve a left turn. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not permitted at that intersection. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. Proceed only if it does not interfere with straight-moving vehicles; otherwise, you will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes often have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow—some lanes may have straight arrows. Even without explicit prohibitions, U-turns are not allowed in such cases. U-turns must not be made on pedestrian crosswalks, as this is also a traffic violation.