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Difficulty: MediumPavement Markings and Lane Lines

A driver is legally permitted to drive in a center two-way left-turn lane (marked by inner broken yellow lines and outer solid yellow lines) to pass slower-moving traffic ahead.

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False. Drivers may only enter a designated center two-way left-turn lane to prepare for or make a left turn, make a permitted U-turn, or complete a left turn out of a driveway; using it as a passing or travel lane is strictly prohibited.
The statement is false because center two-way left-turn lanes are strictly reserved for executing left turns or merging onto the roadway from a side street or driveway. Traffic laws strictly prohibit using this center lane as a passing lane or for general travel.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the pavement marking type and its statutory purpose.
The lane is marked by solid outer yellow lines and broken inner yellow lines, defining a center two-way left-turn lane.
Recognizing lane line configurations determines the restricted maneuvers permitted within that lane.
2
Evaluate the proposed driver maneuver against traffic safety regulations.
Using a dedicated center turn lane for passing forward traffic violates traffic laws regarding designated lane usage.
Center turn lanes are restricted to turning maneuvers only to prevent head-on collisions with oncoming vehicles using the same lane to turn.

Key Concept

Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Rules and Restrictions
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Pavement Markings and Lane Lines

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