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A two-way left-turn lane (jargon: TWLTL) is a street configuration that provides a center lane exclusively for left turning vehicles coming from either direction. They provide the most benefit on roads with closely spaced driveways.
Center left turn lanes are also referred to as two-way left turn lanes. These lanes are designed to improve the flow of traffic at busy intersections, by allowing drivers to safely turn left without interfering with motorists traveling straight on.
In this Behind the Wheel, Tony Martinez explains what you are legally allowed to do when in a two-way left turn lane.
In this video, we see what these lanes look like, where you'll find them, why they're put in place, and how to use them properly. And I even throw in some examples of how NOT to use them!...
A two-way left-turn lane is a lane near the center of the highway set aside for use by vehicles making left turns in both directions from or into the highway.
That center turn lane is actually called a two-way left turn lane. As you might assume from the name, cars going both directions use it to turn left. It is intended for drivers making left turns into driveways, parking lots and minor roads.
A two-way left turn can be marked by the CENTER LANE LEFT TURN ONLY traffic sign, however special pavement markings are much more recognizable. The center left-turn lane is marked by a solid yellow line on the outside and a broken yellow line on the inside .
A two-way left-turn lane is a lane near the center of the highway set aside for use by vehicles making left turns in both directions from or into the highway.
The Federal Highway Administration provides information on the use and benefits of two-way left-turn lanes (TWLTLs) in reducing crashes and improving traffic flow.
Move into the left lane if you’re on a road with 2 lanes. If you’re traveling on a road that has 2 lanes in the same direction, turn on your turn signal and move into the left lane so you can safely make your turn.