Meaning, an overwhelming majority of drivers have no problem with the two-way left turn lane. In fact, where two-way left turn lanes have been introduced on two-lane roads, the lanes have had a positive impact on the safety with significantly less traffic crashes. If that was the case, I am pretty sure they would have been modified by now. I think the signs are perfectly clear and I don’t think they constitute any danger in traffic. They are not made up on a whim or by a single person. Roads signs in United States are approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard and are common throughout the country. It would certainly be a lot more unsafe and confusing not to have signs that distinguish between these two types of lanes. Two-Way Left Turn Only Signs indicate a special center lane with left turn movements from both directions (shown by the arrows).Ī left turn lane sign or a mandatory movement lane control signs (R3-5) indicate a totally different lane with left turns in only one direction. The signs are used where a center lane is reserved for the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles in either direction and is not used for passing, overtaking, or through travel. It is also marked with white two-way left-turn lane-use arrows. Pavement MarkingsĪ two-way left turn lane is marked with a normal broken yellow line and a normal solid yellow line on each side on the lane. Any time you use the lane for any other purpose than what is designated for, you can cause a collision. Remember that the lane can be used by traffic from both directions. Don’t use the lane to get up to speed with traffic. Enter the lane and wait until traffic clears. In most states, the lane can also be used when turning left from a side road. The lane should never be used for passing, overtaking, or through travel. Unless state laws say otherwise, a rule of thumb is to never go further than 150 feet in this lane. Many states have laws that specify how far you can travel in this lane to prepare for a left turn. If you enter a two-way left turn too soon, you may obstruct vehicles coming from the other direction. Don’t Enter a Two-Way Left Turn Lane too SoonĮnter a two-way left turn lane to prepare for a left turn, but don’t enter too soon. The two-way left turn lane cannot be used for passing or overtaking the other vehicle.
#TWO WAY TRAFFIC SIGN MEANS DRIVER#
If a driver ahead of you is slowing down to make a right turn, stay behind. Don’t enter the center lane and wait for traffic to clear. You should signal well ahead of the turn, slow down, and turn when safe. When you wish to turn right, you must keep close to right-hand road side or right-hand curb. The lane must not be used for right turns. Remember, the curved arrow pointing towards you in a two-way left turn lane directs traffic from opposite direction. If they curve to the left or right, or point straight, you can’t go in any other direction from that lane. When you see turn arrows painted on the pavement or when they appear on road signs, you must always obey them. They show that you must turn left from this lane and that vehicles from the opposite direction must also turn left. Both arrows are curved to the left when you follow them from either direction. The indicate that you may travel from both directions in this lane. The arrows start from two different directions (top and bottom). They think that the arrows show both left and right turns. Confusing Arrows on Two-Way Left Turn Only SignsĮvery day several visitors are confused by the two-way left turn signs or the pavement markings in a center turn lane.
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