Car permit · Turns and signals
In a residential area, when is a U-turn allowed?
Correct answer: When no other vehicles are approaching close by.
Answer options
- AWhen no other vehicles are approaching close by. Correct
- BWhen the turn crosses two sets of solid double yellow lines.
- CWhen you have a green arrow while driving on a one-way street.
Why
In a residential area, a U-turn is permitted when no approaching vehicle is near enough to be a hazard, or when a sign or signal protects you from oncoming traffic. It is not allowed on a one-way street or across two sets of double yellow lines, which act as a barrier.
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Topic: Turns and signals License: Car permit
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