At a pedestrian crossing, is it permitted to make a U-turn?
U-turns
Explanation
The **U-turn** is a maneuver that involves turning around to drive in the opposite direction on the same road. However, there are specific situations where it is **prohibited to perform this maneuver** due to safety reasons.
- **Specific prohibitions:** You cannot make a U-turn in places where visibility is limited, such as sharp curves or hill crests, nor in adverse weather conditions like fog or heavy rain. It is also prohibited at level crossings, tunnels, highways, and expressways, unless there are designated areas for it.
- **Pedestrian crossings:** Specifically, it is prohibited to make a U-turn at a **pedestrian crossing** or in its vicinity. This is because performing this maneuver in these places can endanger pedestrians and other drivers, as it could force vehicles coming from behind or in the opposite direction to suddenly reduce their speed.
Therefore, the correct answer is that it is not allowed to change the direction of travel at a pedestrian crossing or even in its vicinity.
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