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The U-turn rule you need to know

A white car doing a U-turn on Anzac Highway.
Image: RAA

U-turns may seem like a straightforward driving manoeuvre, but where you can and can’t perform one can cause confusion for motorists.

You’ve probably witnessed another driver performing a U-turn at the traffic lights unaware it’s illegal unless signposted otherwise.

Maybe you’ve seen a motorist misjudging the time it takes to undertake a U-turn and the distance between them and oncoming traffic.

Then, there are those lesser-known – but still important – U-turn rules that road users don’t know. Answer the questions below to see if you know the difference between these three scenarios.

1. Which vehicle needs to give way in this scenario?



2. Which vehicle needs to give way in this scenario?



3. Which car must give way way in this scenario?

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