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<br />The answer to this question is an overwhelrning
<br />yes. The most recent research on the safety of V-turns
<br />reveals that crashes causing injuries are reduced by
<br />more than 25% through encouraging right turns
<br />followed by V-turns, compared to direct left turns.
<br />Surveys of motorists have shown that a vast majority
<br />of them have no problem making V-turns to access
<br />businesses. In fact, most felt that access management
<br />improvements make roads safer and approve of the
<br />changes, despite minor inconveniences associated with
<br />V-turns. FDOT carefully evaluates V-turn locations
<br />and makes minor roadway improvements where
<br />needed to accommodate V-turning traffic. Some large
<br />vehicles, of course, may need to take alternate routes
<br />as V-turns can be very difficult for some larger trucks.
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<br />John Lu, Pt,.D., P,E. University of SOUltl Florit1a 2001
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<br />U-turns are often much safer than direct left turns,
<br />especially on high volume, high speed, or congested
<br />roadways.
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