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Difficulty: MediumRegulatory Signs

A driver is traveling on a multi-lane roadway and intends to turn left into a commercial entrance. The road features a dedicated center lane designated by regulatory signs and pavement markings for left turns. What is the legally correct procedure for using this center turn lane?

  1. Enter the center lane shortly before the turn to decelerate and wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic.Answer
  2. B
    Use the center lane as an overtaking lane to pass slower vehicles traveling in the main traffic lanes.
  3. C
    Bring the vehicle to a complete stop in the active travel lane before entering the center turn lane.
  4. D
    Accelerate to the maximum posted speed limit while inside the center turn lane to merge quickly into cross traffic.

Answer

Drivers must enter the designated center left-turn lane shortly before their turn to slow down and yield to oncoming traffic before completing the turn.
The correct action is to move smoothly into the center turn lane a short distance before the intended turn, using it to decelerate and wait for a safe break in oncoming traffic. This keeps through traffic moving safely while allowing the turning vehicle to yield appropriately.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the purpose of the regulatory center left-turn lane.
Recognize that regulatory center turn lanes are designed exclusively for executing left turns safely out of active travel lanes.
Regulatory signs and double yellow line markings restrict the use of center turn lanes to turning maneuvers.
2
Determine the proper entry and turning procedure.
Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, move smoothly into the center turn lane shortly before the turn, decelerate, and yield to oncoming vehicles.
Proper lane entry prevents rear-end collisions in through lanes while ensuring safety against oncoming traffic.

Key Concept

Center Left-Turn Lane Regulatory Rules
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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