the driver's handbook

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R O A d R U L E S
You must not begin a U-turn unless:
• you have a clear view for a sufficient distance of any
approaching traffic
• you can safely make the U–turn without unreasonably
obstructing the free movement of traffic.
You must not make a U-turn:
• where there is a No U-turn sign at an intersection or a break in
the dividing strip or median strip
• where there is a No U-turn sign at any other place that applies
until the next intersection or the end of the road
• at an intersection where there are traffic lights
• across a single continuous dividing line, dividing strip or
painted island
• across a double continuous dividing line or dividing strip
• on a one-way road
• unless U-turn permitted sign is displayed on traffic lights.
3-point turns
The rules for U-turns also apply to 3-point turns.
• You may do a 3-point turn by using the forward and reverse
gears when the road is not wide enough to complete a U-turn.
• You may only do a 3-point turn if it is safe to do so and
allowed by the road rules, and you must always take care not
to obstruct other road users.
• Check the road carefully before starting a 3-point turn and, if
the traffic is heavy, it is better to avoid a 3-point turn by driving
around the block.
The Driver’s Handbook
Example 14
Starting a U–turn on
a road with a median
strip
U–turn
permitted
sign
No U–turn signs