2013 Oregon Driver Manual - Oregon Department of Transportation

U-Turns
Reverse or U-turns are prohibited in these locations:
• Intersections controlled by a traffi c signal, unless a sign permits the turn.
• Between intersections in a city.
• Any other urban location where you cannot see traffi c coming
from both directions for 500 feet.
• Rural areas if you cannot see approaching traffi c from either direction
for 1,000 feet.
• Any location where U-turns are prohibited by offi cial signs
or markings.
Roundabouts
Roundabouts, rotaries, and traffi c circles are all terms used
for circular intersections with a center island. Traffi c moves
in one direction, counterclockwise (to the right), around
the center island. A warning sign with arrows in a circle
pattern indicate a roundabout or other circular intersection
is ahead. Traffi c entering a roundabout must yield to those
already in the circle. However, rotaries and other circles may
have stop signs. Drivers must pay attention and obey the signs.
The following steps will help you travel safely through a roundabout.
Approach - Slow down to the posted speed as you approach the
roundabout. Look for exit destination signs to help you determine where
your exit is located on the roundabout.
Watch for bicyclists. Near the entrance of the roundabout, bicycles will
either exit from the bike lane onto the sidewalk or merge into traffi c.
Next, you will approach
the crosswalk. Stop for any
pedestrians that are using
or beginning to use the
crosswalk in your lane.
Enter - Upon reaching
the roundabout, you must
yield to traffi c inside the
roundabout as well as
those vehicles exiting.
Wait for a gap and merge
into traffi c. Be prepared to
stop if necessary.
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in roundabout ut
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