Regulatory Signs
U-Turn Or Left Turn Lane sign
Shows what each left-turn lane ahead allows.
- Shape
- Square
- Color
- White with black
- Type
- Regulatory
What to do
- From the leftmost lane you may make a U-turn or a left turn; from the lane beside it you may only turn left.
- Choose your lane early.
How to read it
Square. Square signs are used for rules and for guidance. Read the color to tell which.
White with black. Black on white is a regulatory sign: a traffic law you must follow.
Regulatory sign. Regulatory signs state traffic laws. Ignoring one is a violation.
Signs follow the national standard (the MUTCD) in every state. Your state handbook is the final word for your test.
Related signs
Signs that look similar or come up together on the test.
Road signs quiz and flashcards
Drill every sign on your phone, along with the rest of your state’s test.
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