Which light allows for a U-turn?
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Here is relevant information about U-turns: 1. Places where U-turns are allowed: At intersections with a dedicated U-turn sign, you can make a normal U-turn. If there is a traffic light, you must wait for the left-turn signal or U-turn signal. At intersections with a left-turn sign and no no-U-turn sign, U-turns are allowed. If there is a combined left-turn and U-turn sign, U-turns are permitted. On roads without no-U-turn signs, you can make a U-turn at the dashed line. U-turns are also allowed on yellow grids at roads or intersections. 2. Places where U-turns are prohibited: At intersections with no-U-turn signs, U-turns are not allowed. At intersections with no-left-turn signs, U-turns are prohibited. At intersections with only straight lanes, you must go straight and cannot make a U-turn. U-turns are not allowed on solid lines at roads or intersections. U-turns are absolutely prohibited on crosswalks. Additionally, U-turns are not allowed in areas such as bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, tunnels, railway crossings, or hazardous road sections.
It depends on the specific road conditions. Having driven trucks for over a decade, the key to U-turns is spotting the left-turn arrow signal first! If there's a dedicated left-turn light, you must wait for it to turn green before making the U-turn. What if there's no dedicated arrow signal? Then wait for the circular light to turn green, but always ensure safety. Three crucial reminders: First, check if there are yellow solid/dashed lines on the road - never cross the solid side for a U-turn; Second, look for auxiliary signs saying 'U-turn permitted on red' at intersections - if present, you can U-turn even at red lights; Third, if the light turns red mid-U-turn, don't panic - quickly completing the maneuver isn't illegal. Last week at the industrial intersection, I saw a rookie making a U-turn across double solid yellow lines - instant 3-point penalty.
During the driving test, the instructor repeatedly emphasized: when making a U-turn, you must follow the left-turn signal. At regular intersections, you can make a U-turn when the left-turn light turns green, but you must be especially cautious of oncoming straight-moving vehicles! Some special intersections have dedicated U-turn signals, which require separate waiting. The two most common situations that lead to fines are—failing to notice the no U-turn sign or making a U-turn on the crosswalk (you must cross the crosswalk before turning). For example, at the T-intersection near our neighborhood entrance, many people think they can make a U-turn if there are no cars, but there’s actually a no U-turn sign on the pole. Dozens of cars have been caught this year already.
