If you’ve ever braved the long stretch of the 5 Freeway through the Central Valley where the heavily trafficked roadway is reduced to two lanes per side, you’ve probably found yourself in the middle of a long line of vehicles with no open lane in front of you.
It’s a common complaint among drivers, especially those who come from other states with strict rules and sarcastic signage about how to proceed on a multi-lane divided highway.
In some states, including Colorado and Illinois, drivers are prohibited from traveling in the left lane except if there’s an upcoming left-hand turn, or if they are overtaking another driver—provided that the passing vehicle is traveling at or under the posted speed limit…