High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane

What does this sign mean?

1. This lane is for heavy trucks.
2. This lane is for passing only.
3. This lane is for vehicles with a full load of cargo.
4. This lane is only for buses or vehicles carrying at least 2 people. (Correct answer) ✓

Explanation: The diamond marks a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. Only buses or vehicles with the minimum number of people shown may use it.

A bus with only the driver on board reaches the lane shown by this sign. May the bus use it?

1. No; it needs at least 2 people.
2. Only during rush hour.
3. Yes; buses may use the HOV lane at any time. (Correct answer) ✓
4. Only if it is a school bus.

Explanation: Buses can use an HOV lane at any time, no matter how many people are on board.

You are driving a car alone. May you use the lane marked by this sign?

1. Yes, during rush hour.
2. Yes, if you drive at the speed limit.
3. No; there must be at least 2 people in the car. (Correct answer) ✓
4. Yes, if you use it only to pass.

Explanation: On provincial highways, HOV lanes are for vehicles carrying at least two people, plus some exempt vehicles such as buses.