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Difficulty: MediumSpecial Zone Signs and Markings

You are driving on a multi-lane highway next to a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) carpool lane marked with painted white diamonds. The HOV lane is separated from your lane by a double solid white line. What is the legally required action if you wish to enter the HOV lane?

  1. Remain in your current lane until reaching a designated entry area marked by broken white lines.Answer
  2. B
    Signal continuously for 100 feet and merge carefully across the double solid white lines when clear.
  3. C
    Accelerate to match the speed of HOV traffic before crossing the double solid white lines.
  4. D
    Turn on hazard warning lights to alert surrounding drivers while making an immediate lane change.

Answer

Remain in your current travel lane until you reach a designated entry/exit zone marked by broken white lines.
A double solid white line defines a restricted buffer zone where lane changing into or out of preferential HOV carpool lanes is strictly prohibited. Drivers must remain in their travel lane until encountering a designated entry/exit section marked by broken white lines.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific pavement marking separating the general travel lane from the HOV special zone lane.
Recognize that a double solid white line separates the lanes.
Solid lines indicate restrictions on lane changing.
2
Apply traffic regulations regarding double solid pavement markings for preferential zones.
Determine that crossing double solid white lines is illegal under any circumstances.
Preferential lanes require drivers to enter and exit only at designated broken white line transition areas.

Key Concept

High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Access Rules and Double Solid Line Restrictions
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Special Zone Signs and Markings

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