Yes, at least 2 of the lanes would be.
When it is Dangerous to you and oncoming traffic.
A "Center left turn lane".
An oncoming vehicle that drifts into your lane of traffic is an immediate hazard. Drivers must be prepared for the unexpected and take evasive action to avoid a collision.
10 to 12 seconds
No. Bicycles travelling on a public roadway are subject to the same traffic laws as motor vehicles. Making a U-turn and driving into oncoming traffic would be unlawful for a motor vehicle and thus, also for a bicyclist.
In the United States, yellow lines divide lanes of oncoming traffic. A solid yellow line indicates you cannot safely or legally pass a vehicle in front of you by merging into the oncoming traffic lane; a broken yellow line indicates you can legally and safely pass a vehicle in front of you by merging into the oncoming traffice land after determining there is no oncoming traffic.
Yes, it is legal in most states. Just move into the turn lane and make sure there is no oncoming traffic. Wait till there is an opening, and accelerate into traffic. This is not a big deal, if done correctly.
Many head-on collisions may occur on two lane roads while passing, when there is oncoming traffic.
Misjudge the closure rate of oncoming traffic
Misjudge the closure rate of oncoming traffic
A shared left turning lane is a lane found in the center of a two-way road that is used exclusively for left turn movements and may be used by vehicles traveling either direction down the roadway. It is NOT a traffic lane nor should it be used for passing.
Yield means yield. Oncoming traffic already on the road has right of way. You merge when it is safe to do so.