W. K. Lis
Superstar
There is an obvious problem when drivers see these painted lines on the pavement.
The broken lines in the top image mean to me that the driver's could, but really not supposed to, be able to move right, pass other automobiles, and then move left into the main traffic flow.
It would be better if a solid line was used in the first image to tell drivers in the main traffic not to use the merging lane as a passing lane.
Like this image, but in white.
Again, it comes down to highway design.
![3-4.jpg](http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/graphics/english/dandv/driver/handbook/handbook_drivers/3-4.jpg)
The broken lines in the top image mean to me that the driver's could, but really not supposed to, be able to move right, pass other automobiles, and then move left into the main traffic flow.
It would be better if a solid line was used in the first image to tell drivers in the main traffic not to use the merging lane as a passing lane.
Like this image, but in white.
![17.gif](http://apps.icbc.com/licensing/opkt/sign/images/17.gif)
Again, it comes down to highway design.