Can a driver make a U-turn at an intersection if there is a prohibition sign? A task on traffic rules with a nuance

Knowledge of and compliance with traffic rules is the key to road safety. The rules clearly state that road signs take precedence over road markings. However, at complex intersections, it is sometimes difficult to navigate the situation, especially for novice drivers.

We offer you to test your knowledge with an interesting test. Can a driver make a U-turn at an intersection if there is a prohibition sign?

Is it allowed to make a U-turn in the shown situation?

1. Allowed along any trajectory.
2. Allowed on trajectory 1.
3. Allowed on trajectory 2.
4. It is not allowed.

Explanation

First, about the theory. Road signs according to paragraph 8.4 of the Traffic Rules are divided into groups:

• a) warning signs - contain information about the approach to a dangerous section of the road and the nature of the danger;
• b) priority signs - establish the order of passage of intersections, roads, etc;
• c) prohibition signs - establish or cancel certain traffic restrictions;
• d) prescriptive signs - indicate mandatory directions of movement or cancel certain restrictions;

• e) information and directional signs - establish or cancel a certain traffic regime, as well as inform about the location of settlements, various objects, territories where special rules apply;
• e) service signs - inform about the location of service facilities;
• f) plates for road signs - clarify or limit the effect of signs with which they are installed.

In the image, we see sign 3.24 "U-turn prohibited". This sign prohibits turning vehicles. Its effect applies only to the first intersection of the roadways, so it is allowed to make a U-turn along the trajectory "2".

The correct answer

So, the correct answer is 3 - it is allowed to move along the trajectory 2.

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