Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a Florida roadway and need to make a U-turn. Which of the following is a legal requirement for executing a U-turn?
- AU-turns are only permitted at intersections with a green arrow signal.
- BYou must ensure the U-turn can be made without interfering with other traffic.
- CYou must be able to see clearly for at least 500 feet in both directions.
- DYou must be able to see clearly for at least 100 feet in all directions.
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Correct answer: B. You must ensure the U-turn can be made without interfering with other traffic.
Florida law states that a driver may not turn a vehicle around so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet. More broadly, all U-turns must be made safely and without interfering with other traffic, which is the overarching principle.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. U-turns are permitted in many other locations, provided they can be done safely and legally.
- C. This is part of the specific rule for U-turns on curves or near crests of grades, but not the general overarching rule for all U-turns.
- D. 100 feet is insufficient; the required visibility is 500 feet in specific scenarios.
Legal U-Turn (Florida)
Conditions under which a U-turn can be legally and safely performed on Florida roadways.
- Must not interfere with other traffic.
- Prohibited on curves or near hill crests if visibility is less than 500 feet.
- Often prohibited in business districts unless signs permit.
Memory trick: Clear path, no curves, no hills, no signs, no problem.