Why is U-turn prohibited at railway crossings?
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The main reason for prohibiting U-turns at railway crossings is safety considerations. The driving conditions at railway crossings are relatively complex, and making a U-turn can easily lead to accidents. Additionally, the "Road Traffic Safety Regulations" stipulate that U-turns are not allowed at railway crossings. Other situations where U-turns are permitted are as follows: Presence of U-turn traffic lights or signs: When there is a U-turn traffic light at an intersection, a U-turn can be made when the U-turn light is green. If there is a U-turn sign at the intersection or a U-turn indicator on the lane, a U-turn can be made while ensuring the safety of oneself and others. No U-turn sign but left turns are allowed (no prohibition of U-turn signs): At intersections where left turns are permitted and there are no signs or markings prohibiting U-turns, vehicles can make a U-turn. It is important to note that the vehicle must proceed according to the left-turn traffic light signal without affecting the normal driving of other vehicles. If making a U-turn at an intersection with a left-turn waiting area, the vehicle can first enter the left-turn waiting area when the straight-through light is green and wait until the left-turn light turns green before making the U-turn. U-turns are allowed at dashed lines: U-turns are permitted at both white dashed lines and yellow dashed lines. In the case of double yellow lines (one solid and one dashed), check whether the side you are on is the dashed line. If it is the dashed line, a U-turn can be made safely; if it is the solid line, a U-turn is not allowed. If encountering double yellow lines at an intersection, a U-turn can be made on the dashed line side, but the vehicle must not cross the stop line ahead.
