Final answer:
True, you should not drive to the left of the center line where there is a yellow line in your lane, as it indicates a no-passing zone or hazardous conditions. However, emergencies such as a pregnant woman about to give birth might create exceptions based on a utilitarian perspective that prioritizes wellbeing over strict rule adherence.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement, "Do not drive to the left of the center line at any place where the yellow line is in your lane," is generally true. Traffic laws typically state that a driver must not cross a solid yellow line because it indicates that there are hazardous conditions for passing or that it's a no-passing zone. However, there may be exceptional circumstances where strict adherence to traffic rules is overridden by a greater moral or utilitarian need, such as an emergency.
In the given situation, where a pregnant woman is about to deliver in the back seat, the Rule Utilitarianism (RU) approach might suggest that the most ethical decision would be to proceed through the red light if it's safe to do so (e.g., at 4 AM with no other traffic), thus prioritizing the wellbeing of the mother and child over adherence to traffic laws.
While this does not mean that it's generally acceptable to ignore traffic laws, in emergency situations, some laws provide exemptions, such as in the case of ambulances or fire trucks, where they are allowed to break certain traffic rules to fulfill their duty to save lives. Nonetheless, this should not be taken as a green light to break traffic rules without due consideration of safety and potential risks.