In a two-way street with a central turning lane, what is the proper use of the central turning lane?

• A. Use it to prepare for a left turn from either direction
• B. Use it to pass slower traffic
• C. Use it as a parking lane
• D. Use it to go straight through

Answer: (A)

The central turning lane is a shared space specifically for left turns from either direction. It lets each direction pause and wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic without blocking the through lanes. When you’re preparing to turn left, you may move into this lane well before the intersection, signal, and wait for oncoming traffic to clear, then complete your left turn into the cross street and merge back into traffic.

This lane isn’t for passing slower vehicles, parking, or continuing straight through. Using it for any of those can create hazards for other drivers and is not allowed.