A lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles ahead indicates which type of lane?

A lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles ahead indicates which type of lane?

• A. Buses only
• B. HOV lane
• C. Cars only
• D. Pedestrians only

Answer: (B)

High-occupancy vehicle lanes are lanes reserved for vehicles carrying a minimum number of occupants, to encourage car sharing and keep traffic moving. When you see a lane ahead designated for high-occupancy vehicles, you should only use it if your vehicle meets that occupancy rule (for example, having the required number of people on board). The idea is to benefit vehicles with multiple occupants and, in many places, buses may also be allowed if the local rules permit. It isn’t a buses-only lane by default, and it isn’t a cars-only lane without regard to occupancy, nor is it meant for pedestrians. So the lane described is an HOV lane.

High-occupancy vehicle lanes are lanes reserved for vehicles carrying a minimum number of occupants, to encourage car sharing and keep traffic moving. When you see a lane ahead designated for high-occupancy vehicles, you should only use it if your vehicle meets that occupancy rule (for example, having the required number of people on board). The idea is to benefit vehicles with multiple occupants and, in many places, buses may also be allowed if the local rules permit. It isn’t a buses-only lane by default, and it isn’t a cars-only lane without regard to occupancy, nor is it meant for pedestrians. So the lane described is an HOV lane.