Nigeria Highway Code
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V. U-TURNS

You may make U-turns, unless road traffic signals indicate otherwise, at controlled intersections when you are given right of way to turn left.
Note: Whenever you have cause to turn round, it is safer to keep moving forward, turn left or right at a suitable place and reenter the desired traffic.

​Do not make U-turn

Vou must not make U-turns at or near the following places
  1. Crest or brow of a hill
  2. Bends or corners
  3. Where a NO U-TURN SIGN is pasted
  4. Busy streets, highways or expressways
  5. Any place where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from at least 120 meters
REMEMBER: Do not make U-Tum anywhere it is unsafe to do so

Three-point turn

The threepoint turn (four-step manoeuvres) is mandatory for U-turn on any narrow road where this is permitted.
The steps are shown below:

Step 1: Move to the extreme right edge of the road and stop. Turn your wheels fully to the left.

Step 2: Check traffic from behind and front When it is safe, signal left, and then move out to take a full turn to the left towards the opposite side. Remember the LOOK, SIGNAL, MOVE routine.

Step 3: Look out for traffic again and turn your wheels to the maximum right, if it is safe, signal right, and then reverse, keeping as close as you can to the right edge of the road.

If it is necessary you must give priority to traffic, and then reverse.

Step 4: Check traffic again Do not forget, you must give priorify if it is necessary Turn your wheels properly, then reenter traffic in the opposite direction.

Note: You must allow enough time for approaching traffic and give due consideration to other road users.
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Nigeria Highway Code, 2015-2023