Under what circumstances is it not allowed to make a U-turn on the road?
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Introduction to situations where U-turns are not allowed on the road: 1. Intersections with no U-turn signs are not allowed to make U-turns. If you encounter an intersection with a no U-turn sign, you must not make a U-turn. If caught, you will be fined and penalized. 2. Intersections with no left turn signs are not allowed to make U-turns. When making a U-turn, you usually need to use the left-turn lane, as U-turns essentially require a left turn. Therefore, places with 'no left turn' signs also imply that U-turns are not allowed. Of course, if there is a clear 'U-turn allowed' sign in addition to the no left turn sign at the intersection, then U-turns are permitted. 3. The leftmost lane with a straight arrow is not allowed to make U-turns. While driving, some intersections may not have signs indicating no U-turns, but the lane is marked with a straight arrow. This indicates that the lane is for straight-through traffic only, so U-turns are not allowed at such intersections. 4. Intersections with solid yellow center lines are not allowed to make U-turns. According to traffic regulations, U-turns are allowed at locations without no U-turn or no left turn signs or markings, but you need to pay attention to whether the center line on the ground of the U-turn lane is dashed. If it is solid, U-turns are not allowed; if it is dashed, U-turns are permitted.
Every time I drive, I remind myself not to make reckless U-turns—it's crucial to pay attention to road signs and markings. For instance, if there’s a clear 'No U-turn' sign at an intersection, never attempt it, or you’ll risk getting fined if caught on camera. Areas with solid yellow center lines are also off-limits; crossing them for a U-turn is too dangerous, especially in poor visibility like rain or at night, when you might collide with oncoming traffic. Additionally, U-turns are legally prohibited near school zones or hospital entrances to protect pedestrians, and the consequences of an accident there can be severe. I once tried a U-turn at the top of a slope and nearly rolled my car—now I’ve learned my lesson. Checking maps or navigation for no-U-turn zones before heading out keeps things safe and hassle-free.
