How To Enter A Parking Lot/Business When There Is No Middle Lane? (Santa Monica: construction, DMV)

[jackie100]

Ok, if i am driving on Sunset Blvd and want to turn into Chick-Fil-A which is on the OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD, how do I do so since there is no middle lane? Most streets have a "middle lane" but Sunset and Santa Monica don't. Also, the lines are solid which means you can't cross it obviously but I see lots of people crossing them illegally in order to enter the driveway....

Do you just have to drive around the block? That could take 15 min if there is traffic....

How do you enter businesses on the other side of the street if there is no middle lane?

I also have this problem on Santa Monica Blvd/Crescent Heights when I want to enter the BOA parking lot... I'm always driving on the other side of the road and there is no way to "get in" cause there is no middle lane.

[hockfan86]

When there is no middle lane, the lane you are in becomes the turn lane legally. The people behind you may get pissed but if there are multiple lanes on your side they will just go around.

[EscapeCalifornia]

And you can cross a double yellow line to make a left turn. You just can't cross a double double yellow line since that represents an island.

[jaypee]

From the CA driver handbook: California Driver Handbook - Traffic Lanes

Two solid yellow lines indicate no passing. Never drive to the left of these lines unless you are:

• Turning left at an intersection.
• Turning into or out of a private road or driveway.
• In a carpool lane that has a designated entrance on the left.
• Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side of the road is closed or blocked.

the alternative is to keep making right turns until you reach the Chick-Fil-A.

[pbergen]

jackie100, how on earth did you ever pass your driver's test? seriously, it boggles the mind.

in the past, you've created threads describing your fear of curved, narrow freeways and the resultant difficulty and anxiety with which you attempt to maneuver through said roadways.

there's also that time you created a thread asking about the parking situation in "steep hill-like areas" due to your phobia of driving or parking on hills. really?

now you're asking about making a left turn when there's no shared-turn lane (i think that's what you meant by "middle lane")?

i dunno what to say...except that i never cease to be entertained and bewildered by your posts.

with so many hangups about driving in mildly challenging road conditions, my first reaction is that you'd be a prime candidate to live a mass transit-oriented lifestyle. but wait - you don't like taking public transportation at all. maybe you should get a chauffeur instead?

jackie100, i'm sorry if i came across as being harsh. i should thank you for providing me with a few chuckles on an otherwise ho-hum day.

[EscapeCalifornia]

Originally Posted by pbergen

with so many hangups about driving in mildly challenging road conditions, my first reaction is that you'd be a prime candidate to live a mass transit-oriented lifestyle. but wait - you don't like taking public transportation at all. maybe you should get a chauffeur instead?

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[munchitup]

Originally Posted by pbergen

jackie100, how on earth did you ever pass your driver's test? seriously, it boggles the mind.

in the past, you've created threads describing your fear of curved, narrow freeways and the resultant difficulty and anxiety with which you attempt to maneuver through said roadways.

there's also that time you created a thread asking about the parking situation in "steep hill-like areas" due to your phobia of driving or parking on hills. really?

now you're asking about making a left turn when there's no shared-turn lane (i think that's what you meant by "middle lane")?

i dunno what to say...except that i never cease to be entertained and bewildered by your posts.

with so many hangups about driving in mildly challenging road conditions, my first reaction is that you'd be a prime candidate to live a mass transit-oriented lifestyle. but wait - you don't like taking public transportation at all. maybe you should get a chauffeur instead?

jackie100, i'm sorry if i came across as being harsh. i should thank you for providing me with a few chuckles on an otherwise ho-hum day.

Don't forget about taking Sunset to avoid the ever-dangerous Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood!

I love the posts too - gives me a little perspective on the types of Angelenos I don't interact with as often on a daily basis.

[BayAreaHillbilly]

I heard there are curves on Sunset.

O ... M ... G!

[1200RT]

Oh Jackie, how we love your threads.

A serous answer to a troll's question: drive past the business and turn left at the next traffic light. Then turn right on the next street. Go around the block and turn right on sunset. This will allow you to turn right into the business you're trying to access. If you're worried about the "extra 15 minutes", leave 15 minutes earlier.

[bigdumbgod]

Originally Posted by pbergen

i should thank you for providing me with a few chuckles on an otherwise ho-hum day.

She oughtta win some kind of award for this. Outstanding Achievement!

Answering the OP question: In city traffic, right turns are your friend. Don't block traffic waiting for a break in oncoming traffic that will never happen, in a vain attempt to make that left turn. Angelenos, in particular, really don't like that stuff...and they often make it known, face-face.