New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard
You are driving on a three-lane highway. The left-most lane has a white pavement marking of a large diamond symbol. What does this marking signify?
- AThis lane indicates a passing zone for high-speed traffic.
- BThis lane is reserved for specific vehicle types, such as HOVs or buses.
- CThis lane is for vehicles making left turns only.
- DThis lane is closing ahead and drivers must merge right.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. This lane is reserved for specific vehicle types, such as HOVs or buses.
A large white diamond symbol marked on a lane indicates that it is a special-use lane, typically reserved for High-Occupancy Vehicles (HOV), buses, or sometimes bicycles. Drivers must meet the specific criteria for that lane to use it.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. High-speed or passing zones are not marked by diamond symbols; they relate to lane designation.
- C. Left turn lanes are indicated by left arrow symbols, not diamonds.
- D. Lane closing ahead signs or markings are different, often a merging arrow.
Diamond Lane Marking
A large white diamond symbol painted on a lane indicates that the lane is reserved for specific vehicle types, such as High-Occupancy Vehicles (HOV), buses, or bicycles.
- Indicates a reserved or special-use lane.
- Commonly used for HOV lanes.
- Drivers must meet specific criteria to use the lane.
Memory trick: Diamond on the road, a special lane's code, for HOVs or buses, it's a special load.