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No U-turn
Do not turn around to go in the opposite direction.
4 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- Do not turn around to go in the opposite direction. (Correct answer)
- Sharp curve ahead.
- No left turn.
- The road loops back ahead.
Explanation: This sign prohibits U-turns. You must not turn your vehicle around to travel the other way here.
At an intersection with only this sign, may you make an ordinary left turn?
- Yes; only turning around to go the opposite way is banned. (Correct answer)
- No; this sign bans all left turns.
- Only after a full stop.
- Only on a green arrow.
Explanation: This sign bans U-turns only. A normal left turn is still allowed unless a No Left Turn sign is also posted.
Even where this sign is NOT posted, when is a U-turn illegal?
- On a curve, or near a hilltop or railway crossing. (Correct answer)
- On any road with two lanes.
- Whenever it is daytime.
- When no other vehicles are in sight.
Explanation: U-turns are illegal on curves, on or near a railway crossing or hilltop, or near a bridge or tunnel that blocks your view. Never make one unless you can see at least 150 m both ways.