Originally Posted by
Digital_Cowboy
And speaking of multi-lane roads can anybody please explain to us why it is that when traveling on a multi-lane road and the other lane is clear of any appreciable traffic why a motorist cannot move into the other lane? Why do they have to straddle the white line dividing the two lanes?
I don't know. Fortunately it's relatively rare for me but it does amaze me. It's also illegal in California. If there is more than one lane in the given direction, you are required by CVC 21658 to be in one or the other but not both. You only get to be in both when moving from one to the other.