Which statement about central turning lanes is true?

• A. They should not be used for through traffic
• B. They are the same as regular lanes
• C. You may drive in them for long distances
• D. They are only for bus lanes

Answer: (B)

Central turning lanes are a two-way left-turn lane located in the middle of a multi-lane road. They’re designed for left-turning vehicles from either direction and for waiting safely to complete a left turn. They are not through lanes, so you shouldn’t drive straight through in them or use them for long-distance travel. Because of that, they are not the same as regular driving lanes—they’re a special space meant for turning, not for continuous traffic flow. They aren’t reserved for buses only; any vehicle may use them to turn left when it’s safe, with proper signaling and yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.