Where can a car make a U-turn?
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A car can make a U-turn in the following places: 1. When there is no dedicated U-turn signal light or other traffic signs regulating U-turns, vehicles can make a U-turn during traffic light signals. 2. If there are traffic signs clearly indicating U-turns during red or green lights, the U-turn should be made during the specified signal period. Additional information: 1. Vehicles must not make U-turns at locations with signs prohibiting U-turns or left turns, as well as at railway crossings, pedestrian crossings, bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, tunnels, or other dangerous sections of the road. 2. Whether U-turns are allowed or not, vehicles making a U-turn must yield to vehicles proceeding normally. If a traffic accident occurs due to the U-turning vehicle failing to yield, the U-turning vehicle will bear full responsibility.
I often drive in the city and encounter many situations where I need to make U-turns. Generally, at intersections, as long as there's no sign prohibiting U-turns, you can make one when the left-turn signal is green. Dedicated U-turn lanes are even more convenient, usually marked with clear signs. The area within 30 meters before and after a pedestrian crossing is an absolute no-go zone—extra caution is needed. Under overpasses or near tunnel exits, there are usually designated areas where U-turns are allowed; remember to signal early and check your rearview mirror. Some road sections have gaps in the central divider—U-turns are permitted there unless signs prohibit them. Gas station exits often have U-turn signs to facilitate vehicle movement. Of course, the safest option is to find the exit of a large shopping mall's parking lot, where there's usually ample space for U-turns.
