In article , JJ
writes:

Here is what I found in Chapter 6 of The Texas Driver's Handbook, page
62...quote:

KEEP TO THE RIGHT

NEVER drive on the left half of the road

The "left half of the road" refers to the left half of the entire road. IOW,
the part meant for traffic in the other direction!

in the following instances:

1. When pavement markings prohibit driving on the left (a "No Passing
Zone").

Solid double yellow line

2. When there are two or more traffic lanes in one direction. (In other
words, don't "drive" in the left lane/s...my words)

No, that's not what it means.

It means that if there's more than one lane of traffic in the direction you are
traveling (say, a road with two northbound and two southbound lanes) you should
*never* cross the center line.

IOW, passing by crossing the center line is only allowed on roads with one lane
in the direction you're traveling

3. When 100 feet (about five car lengths) of or crossing an intersection
or railroad crossing.

Whether the train hits the car or the car hits the train, the car loses.

4. When on a hill, curve, or any other place where vision is limited.

Usually double yellow line anyway.

5. Wnen within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

You should always keep to the right half of the road EXCEPT:

Again, the "right half of the road" refers to the right half of the entire
road. IOW, the part meant for traffic in your direction of travel!

1. When passing another vehicle on a two or three lane street. (In other
words, after passing you should move back to the right...my words).

It means if you only cross the center line on a 2 or 3 lane road.

2. When driving on a one-way street.

No lanes in the other direction.

3. When the right half of the road is blocked.

Obvious.

End quote:

Sounds pretty simple, the right lane is for passing, you should always
keep to the left except for passing.

HAW!!! Good one, JJ!!

I wonder how many will read that and not see the inversion!

73 de Jim, N2EY