In areas where there isn’t a dedicated U-turn lane, you have to use the left-turn lane if you want to make a U-turn. You just have to work with what’s available since not all roads are wide enough to have a separate U-turn lane.

I used to complain about drivers in front of me making U-turns and causing me to miss the light. In some cases, it can even lead to rear-end collisions. But then I found myself doing the exact same thing…

So what’s the proper etiquette here? What do you all do? Wave? Honk? (Probably not a great idea where I live since everyone honks anyway.)

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[–] 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

This is why they are illegal at almost all intersections where I live.

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  • [–] 0 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    I got taught that they are basically illegal, while I found out it is untrue, I do think that they should be avoided.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago*

    Every place is different.

    Where I live you can only do them at non lighted intersections and if you can do them without having to backup.

    Driving is about being predictable, a uturn is just about the least predictable thing you can do, it’s just not safe unless it’s accounted for.

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