Is it allowed to make a U-turn on the highway?
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U-turns are not allowed on the highway. If you enter the wrong highway entrance, you can make a U-turn at the highway exit. The precautions for highway driving are: 1. Both the driver and front-seat passenger must fasten their seat belts, and the driver is not allowed to answer phone calls; 2. Avoid making sharp turns with the steering wheel while driving at high speed; 3. Do not change lanes arbitrarily while driving. When changing lanes or overtaking the vehicle ahead, the turn signal must be activated in advance; 4. When overtaking, only the adjacent lane is allowed. After overtaking, the vehicle must immediately return to the driving lane and must not ride or drive on the lane dividing line; 5. Do not reverse, drive in the opposite direction, cross the central divider to make a U-turn or turn, do not test drive or drive a training vehicle, and do not overtake or park on the ramp; 6. Maintain a distance of more than 100 meters between vehicles. When the speed is below 100 kilometers per hour, the distance from the vehicle ahead in the same lane can be appropriately shortened, but the minimum distance must not be less than 50 meters.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and making a U-turn on the highway is absolutely unacceptable—it's extremely dangerous! Highways are designed for one-way high-speed traffic, with vehicles typically traveling over 100 kilometers per hour. If you suddenly make a U-turn, the cars behind you won't have enough time to react, easily leading to a chain-reaction collision. I once witnessed a crash caused by someone illegally making a U-turn, resulting in three cars colliding and several injuries. Traffic laws everywhere strictly prohibit U-turns on highways, allowing them only at designated areas like exits or service areas. My advice is to develop the habit of calmly driving to the next safe point if you miss an exit—don't take chances. Although it might mean a longer detour, safety is priceless. The key to highway driving is maintaining stability while pursuing speed, not risking everything to save time.
