Can You Make a U-Turn Where Left Turns Are Allowed?
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Whether you can make a U-turn at an intersection where left turns are allowed depends on the following situations: No U-turn signal: When driving in the left-turn lane without a U-turn signal, if the vehicle has not crossed the stop line and the intersection has dashed lines or a central barrier with a U-turn passage, you can make a U-turn without being restricted by a red light, but you must yield to other vehicles. If there are no dashed lines at the intersection and no gap in the guardrail, follow the traffic light ahead—you can cross the stop line and pedestrian crossing to make a U-turn when the light is green. With a U-turn signal: When driving in the left-turn lane with a U-turn signal, if there are no dashed lines at the intersection and no gap in the guardrail, follow the U-turn signal—you can cross the stop line and pedestrian crossing to make a U-turn when the light is green. If the vehicle has not crossed the stop line and the intersection has dashed lines, but the U-turn signal is red, U-turns are not allowed. No U-turn signs: At locations with no U-turn signs, U-turns are prohibited during the specified times, and violations will result in penalties and demerit points.
Not necessarily. I've been driving for over 20 years and encountered many similar situations. Once at an intersection where left turns were allowed, I attempted to make a U-turn but nearly collided with an oncoming vehicle because there was a no U-turn sign there. Since then, I've made it a habit to carefully check traffic lights, road signs, and pavement markings. Traffic regulations vary by location - where left turns are permitted, U-turns might be prohibited due to safety concerns, complex road conditions, or higher risks when there are many pedestrians. My advice is to slow down at every intersection and clearly check for U-turn signs first. If there's no sign, it's better not to make a U-turn arbitrarily to avoid accidents or traffic fines. Although my driving skills have improved, I still adopt a conservative approach with safety as the top priority. After developing these habits, my driving has become more stable and accidents have decreased significantly.
