What is the maximum speed limit for turning or making a U-turn in a motor vehicle?
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When turning or making a U-turn, the maximum speed should not exceed 30 kilometers per hour. Motor vehicles shall not exceed a speed of 30 kilometers per hour under the following circumstances, while tractors, electric vehicles, and wheeled special machinery vehicles shall not exceed 15 kilometers per hour: 1. When entering or exiting non-motorized lanes, passing through railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads, or narrow bridges; 2. When making a U-turn, turning, or descending a steep slope; 3. When encountering fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail with visibility within 50 meters; 4. When driving on icy, snowy, or muddy roads.
I've been driving for over a decade and always keep my speed low when making turns or U-turns. According to traffic regulations, the maximum speed shouldn't exceed 30 km/h, but in downtown areas with mixed pedestrian and vehicle traffic, I often reduce it to around 20 km/h. Last week during a heavy rainstorm while making a U-turn, the road was completely waterlogged, and even at 30 km/h, I felt the tires slipping, so I quickly eased off the accelerator to stabilize at 15 km/h. Nowadays, with the powerful acceleration of new energy vehicles, some drivers hit the throttle and exceed the speed limit instantly, but during turns, the shift in center of gravity can easily lead to loss of control. Don’t just focus on the dashboard—pay attention to whether there are yield signs at intersections or loose gravel on the road. Experienced drivers know: in these situations, slow is fast.
