Which Lane Should You Use for a U-Turn?
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For a U-turn, you should use the leftmost lane. There are two scenarios for turning: left turns should be made from the leftmost lane, and right turns from the rightmost lane. The following situations allow for a U-turn: Presence of a U-turn signal or sign: When there is a U-turn signal at an intersection, you can make a U-turn when the U-turn signal is green. If there is a U-turn sign at the intersection or a U-turn marking on the lane, you can make a U-turn as long as you ensure the safety of yourself and others. No U-turn sign but left turns are allowed (no prohibition of U-turns): At intersections where left turns are permitted and there are no signs or markings prohibiting U-turns, you can make a U-turn. It is important to note that you must proceed according to the left-turn signal without interfering with other vehicles. If there is a left-turn waiting area at the intersection, you can enter the waiting area when the straight signal is green and wait until the left-turn signal turns green to make the U-turn. U-turns are allowed at dashed lines: Whether it's a white or yellow dashed line, U-turns are permitted. If it's a double yellow line with one solid and one dashed, check whether your side is the dashed line. If it is, you can make a U-turn safely; if it's solid, you cannot. At intersections with double yellow lines (one solid, one dashed), you can make a U-turn from the dashed side but must not cross the stop line ahead. U-turns are allowed at yellow grid lines: Parking is prohibited in yellow grid areas, but as long as there is no central barrier, you can make a U-turn here after yielding to normally moving vehicles. U-turns are allowed on the side with dashed lines near green belts: When the area in front of the green belt is marked with a dashed line, vehicles on that side can make a U-turn there. If the area is marked with a solid line, vehicles must follow the traffic signal, cross the pedestrian crossing, and then make the U-turn. U-turns over solid lines or pedestrian crossings are prohibited.
