Who may travel in HOV lanes?

Study for the Just Drive Test. Boost your driving knowledge with multiple choice questions and detailed explanations. Prepare for success!

Multiple Choice

Who may travel in HOV lanes?

High-occupancy vehicle lanes are designed to speed up trips for vehicles carrying more than one person, encouraging carpooling and reducing congestion. The rule is that you may use these lanes only if your vehicle meets the required occupancy—the number of passengers your lane allows. In most areas that minimum is two people per vehicle (sometimes three), and buses and certain other authorized vehicles may be allowed as well. Because of that, the correct idea is that only vehicles with the appropriate amount of passengers may travel in HOV lanes. Bicycles, solo drivers, or freight-only vehicles are not generally permitted in standard HOV lanes unless the signs specifically indicate otherwise.

High-occupancy vehicle lanes are designed to speed up trips for vehicles carrying more than one person, encouraging carpooling and reducing congestion. The rule is that you may use these lanes only if your vehicle meets the required occupancy—the number of passengers your lane allows. In most areas that minimum is two people per vehicle (sometimes three), and buses and certain other authorized vehicles may be allowed as well. Because of that, the correct idea is that only vehicles with the appropriate amount of passengers may travel in HOV lanes. Bicycles, solo drivers, or freight-only vehicles are not generally permitted in standard HOV lanes unless the signs specifically indicate otherwise.

More practice questions