On a road with one lane each way, you want to go back the way you came (U-turn). The centerline is solid yellow and there is no sign permitting U-turns. Car A is coming from the opposite direction and car B from behind. Which TWO are correct? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is driving on a road with one lane each way and wants to go back
- The centerline is solid yellow
- Car A is coming from the opposite direction and car B from behind
Vehicles must keep to the right of the centerline, so crossing a solid yellow centerline is a centerline violation (Article 13(3) of the Road Traffic Act). Also note that reversing back and forth or stopping suddenly to turn on a narrow road with traffic in front and behind obstructs other vehicles (Article 18(1)).
Answer: ①, ⑤
Explanation
Vehicles must keep to the right of the centerline (Road Traffic Act Article 13(3)), so crossing a solid yellow centerline to make a U-turn is a centerline violation. U-turns and reversing are also forbidden when they may obstruct other traffic (Article 18(1)), so reversing back and forth or stopping suddenly to turn on a narrow road with cars ahead and behind is dangerous. Drive on to a place where U-turns are permitted or a safe spot such as an intersection and turn around there.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제13조 제3항, 제18조 제1항