What is the correct description of a center shared left-turn lane?

• A. A center lane used by traffic in both directions to make left turns; do not drive in it for through travel
• B. A lane reserved for buses only
• C. A merge lane for entering freeways
• D. A shoulder for breakdowns

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is understanding a center shared left-turn lane. This is a two-way lane located in the middle of the street that traffic from both directions can use to make left turns. It is not a through travel lane, so you shouldn’t drive straight or pass in it. When you’re turning left from either direction, you can move into this center lane, signal, and wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic before completing the turn onto the cross street. It’s not reserved for buses, not a merge lane to enter a freeway, and not a breakdown shoulder. Use it only to stage left turns and then exit back to the through lanes as soon as you’ve completed the turn.