New York DMV Permit Written TestRules of the Road and Traffic LawsMedium
You are driving on a two-way street and need to make a U-turn. Which of the following is a legal and safe location to perform a U-turn?
- AWithin 500 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or viaduct.
- BAt an intersection where a 'No U-Turn' sign is posted.
- COn a curve or near the top of a hill where visibility is limited.
- DIn a business district, unless a sign prohibits it, and it can be done safely without interfering with traffic.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. In a business district, unless a sign prohibits it, and it can be done safely without interfering with traffic.
U-turns are generally prohibited in areas where visibility is limited, such as on curves or hills, and near bridges, tunnels, or viaducts. They are also prohibited where signs indicate. In business districts, U-turns are often permitted if no sign prohibits them and they can be executed safely without obstructing traffic.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. U-turns are typically prohibited near bridges, tunnels, and viaducts for safety reasons.
- B. A 'No U-Turn' sign explicitly prohibits U-turns at that location.
- C. U-turns are illegal and unsafe where visibility is limited.
Legal U-Turn Locations
U-turns are permitted only where they can be made safely without interfering with other traffic, and where no signs prohibit them. Certain locations are always illegal for U-turns.
- Must be safe and clear.
- Prohibited on curves/hills, near bridges/tunnels.
- Prohibited by 'No U-Turn' signs.
Memory trick: Turnaround needs clear sight, not signs or height.