Do I need to watch traffic lights when making a U-turn in Subject 3?
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1、U-turn and traffic lights: A: If the side of the road center near your driving lane is a dashed line, you don't need to consider the traffic light and can make a U-turn directly. B: If the side of the road center near your lane is a solid line/there is a divider, you need to wait for the green light before crossing the stop line to make a U-turn. 2、U-turn in the innermost straight lane: A: If the innermost lane is a straight lane and the center line of the road is a double solid line, then left turns are absolutely prohibited here, and U-turns are not allowed. B: If the innermost lane is a straight lane, but the side of the center line near your lane is a dashed line, then you can make a U-turn at any time. 3、U-turn in the outermost left-turn lane: In some intersections in real life, due to certain reasons, the outermost lane is set as a left-turn lane. When the left-turn light is on, you can make a U-turn.
When I was taking my driving test, the U-turn maneuver in Subject 3 really required close attention to traffic lights. At intersections with traffic signals, you absolutely cannot make a U-turn when the light is red—otherwise, the examiner would deduct points immediately and you'd fail the exam. Safety comes first, and watching the signals helps avoid collisions with oncoming vehicles or pedestrians. The same rule applies in real-world driving: wait until the light changes before moving, or the risks are too high. During the test, develop the habit of scanning the intersection signals and traffic flow in advance to ensure safety before turning around. At intersections without lights, judge the situation carefully, but at signal-controlled intersections, strict compliance is mandatory. Practice more in daily driving—don’t cut corners by ignoring this.
