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A driver is traveling on a multi-lane street equipped with a center lane marked on both sides by a solid yellow outer line and a broken yellow inner line. Which of the following statements correctly describes a legal use of this lane?

  1. Using the lane exclusively to prepare for and execute a left turn or permitted U-turn.Answer
  2. B
    Driving continuously in the lane for several blocks to overtake slow-moving traffic ahead.
  3. C
    Passing another vehicle using this lane when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection.
  4. D
    Parking temporarily in the lane while waiting to pick up a passenger.

Answer

The center left-turn lane, identified by solid yellow outer lines and broken yellow inner lines, may only be entered to prepare for and execute left turns or permitted U-turns.
The correct action is to use the center left-turn lane solely to execute left turns or U-turns. Traffic regulations require drivers to enter the lane shortly before turning and forbid using it as a travel or passing lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specified pavement marking pattern.
A center lane marked by a solid outer yellow line and a broken inner yellow line on each side defines a two-way center left-turn lane.
Standard traffic regulations specify this marking configuration exclusively for center turn lanes.
2
Determine legal maneuvers permitted within this lane type.
Drivers may only enter this lane to make left turns onto or off the roadway, or to make authorized U-turns.
Using the lane as a through-lane, passing lane, or parking area presents a high risk of head-on collisions with vehicles turning from the opposite direction.

Key Concept

Two-way center left-turn lane rules and restrictions
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