Tips for Making a U-Turn While Driving
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The techniques for making a U-turn while driving include: completing the turn in one go; utilizing T-intersections for U-turns; combining forward and reverse movements to execute the turn; and using overpasses or roundabouts for U-turns. Permissible U-turn scenarios: Presence of U-turn traffic lights or signs: When there is a traffic light permitting U-turns at an intersection, you may proceed. No U-turn signs but left turns allowed (absence of prohibited U-turn markings): Vehicles can make U-turns at intersections where left turns are permitted and no prohibitive signs or road markings exist. It's crucial to ensure that the maneuver does not disrupt the normal flow of traffic and to follow the left-turn signal indications. If turning at an intersection with a left-turn waiting zone, you may enter the waiting area during a green light for straight traffic and complete the U-turn when the left-turn signal turns green. U-turns permitted at dashed lines: Both white and yellow dashed lines allow U-turns. For double yellow lines (one solid, one dashed), check if your side has the dashed line – if so, a safe U-turn is permitted; if solid, U-turns are prohibited. At intersections with such markings, U-turns can be made from the dashed-line side without crossing the stop line. Yellow grid zones permit U-turns: While stopping is prohibited in yellow grid areas, U-turns are allowed provided there's no central barrier, after yielding to through traffic. U-turns allowed on the dashed side of medians: When the median's approach is marked with dashed lines, vehicles on that side may U-turn. With solid lines, drivers must obey traffic signals, cross the pedestrian crossing before turning, and never cross solid lines or zebra crossings during the maneuver. U-turn precautions: Always activate the left turn signal in advance, maintain speed below 30 km/h, and ensure the action doesn't hinder other vehicles or pedestrians.
