warning sign

U-turn point ahead on the left

Thai road sign ต.51 — U-turn point ahead on the left. Meaning: A U-turn opening or U-turn point is ahead on the left. Learner-manual coverage: this identity is shown in the current DLT car-driver learner manual. Inclusion does not mean it appears in every theory test.

Thai name: ป้ายเตือนจุดกลับรถ

Independent English reference · Source: Department of Highways · Sign ต.51

Road response

On the road

Driver action

What should you do?

A U-turn opening or U-turn point is ahead on the left. Drivers who need to turn around should prepare early, reduce speed, and move into the correct lane when safe.

Exam-style scenario

Read the situation

The indicated U-turn point lies on the left, so a late move from the right lane would be unsafe.

Best response: Move toward the left-side U-turn approach in good time instead of cutting across from the right lane.

Sign comparison

Don’t confuse it

This sign

U-turn point ahead on the left

Compare with

U-turn point ahead on the right

Key difference

The advance arrow places the upcoming U-turn opening on the left; the mirrored warning places it on the right.

Put sign knowledge into practice.

Answer exam-style questions about road signs, traffic lights, and lane markings in clear English.

Mascot holding a blank circular road sign with a red border.