Which statement best describes two-way left-turn lanes?

• A. Only the leftmost lane may turn left
• B. Vehicles in both directions may use the lane to make left turns
• C. Left turns are allowed in all lanes
• D. Turns are prohibited here

Answer: (B)

Two-way left-turn lanes are center lanes between opposing directions that are shared for making left turns from either direction. They exist to let drivers waiting to turn cross the oncoming traffic safely without blocking the through lanes. The statement that vehicles in both directions may use the lane to make left turns best describes how it works. It’s a shared space, not limited to the leftmost lane, and it isn’t intended for through movement or for turns from every lane. When you’re turning, signal, enter the center lane well before the intersection, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then complete your turn into the new road.