U-turn prohibited: what it means

What it means

This sign prohibits a U-turn (turning your vehicle around to face the opposite direction).

What you must do

Do not turn your vehicle around so that it faces the opposite direction.

Where you see it

On a public road, before an intersection or on the far side of an intersection.

Remember

No turning back here.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   Where on a public road is the U-turn prohibited sign displayed?

   • A Only at the entrance to a freeway
   • B Only in the middle of an intersection
   • C Before or on the far side of an intersection
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   Answer: C: Before or on the far side of an intersection

   The U-turn prohibited sign is found before an intersection or on the far side of an intersection.

2. Question 2

   Which of these signs informs you that you must not turn your vehicle around so that it faces the opposite direction?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   The U-turn prohibited sign means you must not turn your vehicle around to face the opposite direction.