Texas Car / Permit practice question · Signals & Pavement Markings
On a busy street, a center lane set aside as a shared left-turn lane may be used for:
Answer choices
- passing slower vehicles
- slowing down or stopping to make a left turn— Correct answer
- parking during off-peak hours
- high-occupancy vehicles only
Why this is the answer
The center lane is only for vehicles turning left, and should never serve for passing or through traffic. You should enter it only where you will have time to slow down or stop for a safe left turn. It is not a parking lane or a lane reserved for certain vehicles, and a green signal shows when you may turn.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Pavement Markings
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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