No U-Turn road sign (R213)
Regulatory · Prohibitory · R213

No U-Turn Sign

U-turns are prohibited. Do not turn to face the opposite direction of travel.

What Kind of Sign Is This?

Regulatory signs carry the force of law — ignoring one is an offence. They are the largest group in the K53 test and the one candidates most often lose marks on.

NATIS code
R213
Category
Regulatory
Group
Prohibitory

K53 Questions on Regulatory Signs

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A round sign with a red border shows a U-shaped arrow crossed out. What does this mean?▼
No U-turn allowed here

A round sign with a U-turn arrow crossed out means NO U-TURN. You must not make a U-turn at this location.

What does a white disc sign with a red border and a U-turn arrow crossed out indicate?▼
No U-turn

A white disc with red border showing a U-turn arrow crossed out is a NO U-TURN prohibition sign. You may not turn your vehicle around to face the opposite direction at this point.

What does this sign mean — an octagonal red sign with the word "STOP"?▼
Come to a complete stop at the stop line

The STOP sign (octagonal, red) requires a complete stop at the stop line. You must stop regardless of whether traffic is present, check for safety, then proceed.

A triangular sign with a red border and a white background pointing upwards — what does it mean?▼
Give way to approaching traffic

The YIELD (Give Way) sign is an inverted triangle with a red border. You must give way to all traffic on the road you are entering.

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