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No U-turns in New York City business districts

A free practice question for the New York permit test, with the answer explained.

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Practice question · Lanes and turns

In New York City, where does the law ban U-turns even when no sign is posted?

The rule

U-turns are against the law in New York City business districts and anywhere a NO U-TURN sign is posted.

U-turns are illegal in New York City business districts, sign or no sign. They're also banned wherever a NO U-TURN sign is posted.

From the New York State Driver's Manual, page 37. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.

Often mixed up with

People confuse these rules with this one. Each has its own practice question.

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