What does it mean when an area of road is painted with white diagonal stripes and surrounded by a broken white line?

Possible Answers:

a. The area should be used to create an extra lane when traffic is very heavy

b. Never enter the area until the broken lines become continuous

c. Don't enter the area unless it's necessary and you can see it's safe

d. The area should be used to overtake vehicles that are turning left

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