(KTLA) -- 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.

The far right lane, and in instances when there's an open middle lane, are

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