Do You Need to Press the Clutch When Making a U-Turn?

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If there are no other vehicles affecting the U-turn, you don't need to press the clutch, and the U-turn action should be completed quickly. If there are straight-moving vehicles in the opposite lane, you need to press the clutch and brake pedal to perform a braking operation, allowing the straight-moving vehicles to go first. Otherwise, the U-turn vehicle will bear full responsibility in case of an accident. Situations where U-turns are allowed: 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 traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, make the U-turn based on the specific situation without obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit no-U-turn or no-left-turn signs: If there is no explicit prohibition of U-turns, you can make a U-turn. 'No explicit prohibition' means the intersection lacks 'no U-turn signs,' 'no left-turn signs,' or solid center lines, allowing a U-turn. Yellow grid lines also allow U-turns: Yellow grid lines are no-parking zones marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary parking, important unit entrances, and other necessary locations. Stopping on these lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is a violation. Although parking is prohibited in yellow grid zones, U-turns are allowed as long as there is no central barrier, making it equivalent to 'U-turn permitted.' Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn traffic light, proceed only when it's green. No-left-turn and U-turn-permitted signs appearing together: U-turns are allowed, but left turns are prohibited. However, 'no U-turn' is not the same as 'no left turn.' Precautions when making a U-turn at an intersection: Observe road markings. If there are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable U-turn spot. If there is a 'no left turn' sign, even without a 'no U-turn' sign, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection because U-turns and left turns are similar maneuvers, and U-turns always involve a left turn first. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, you cannot make a U-turn at that intersection. Always yield to straight-moving vehicles and make the U-turn only if it doesn't interfere with their normal flow. Otherwise, you will bear full responsibility for any accident. Near the intersection stop line, lanes usually have guiding arrows for vehicle direction. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow. On some roads, if there is a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even without explicit 'no U-turn' signs. Making a U-turn on a crosswalk is also a traffic violation.