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## Turns in the middle of a block 

Most drivers expect other vehicles to turn at an intersection. Sometimes you might want to turn left in the middle of a block — for example, into a driveway. You may turn left — including turning left over a solid double yellow line — if  you do this carefully and safely and don’t impede other traffic, and there are no signs prohibiting such turns. 

## U-turns 

If you find you are going in the wrong direction, you may be tempted to make a U‑turn. U‑turns are often risky. They are illegal: 

• if they interfere with other traffic 

• on a curve 

• on or near the crest of a hill, where you cannot be seen by other traffic within 150 metres 

• where a sign prohibits U‑turns 

• at an intersection where there is a traffic light 

• in a business district, except at an intersection where there is no traffic light 

• where a municipal by‑law prohibits making a U‑turn. 

When you are deciding whether to make a U‑turn, think about some alternatives, like driving around the block or continuing on to a side road where you can turn more safely. 

## Reserved lanes 

In parts of B.C., some traffic lanes are reserved for different types of vehicles. High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and bus lanes help move more people in fewer vehicles. Bicycle lanes are reserved for cyclists. 

## High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes 

HOV lanes are reserved for buses and carpool vehicles. Motorcycles, bicycles and taxis may also use these lanes on some roads. On freeways and main highways, HOV lanes are beside either the median or the shoulder of the roadway. On city streets, HOV lanes are usually directly beside the curb. 

Most HOV lanes operate 24 hours a day, but some are only in operation at peak traffic times. Check the traffic signs carefully. They will tell you where the lanes begin and end, when they are in operation, and the minimum number of people that must be in the vehicle. 

