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Passing target: 16 correct signs and 16 correct rules (TLA practice targets)
Pavement markings and pedestrian crossoversStandalone practice
What does a diamond-shaped marking painted on a highway lane indicate?
An elongated white outline diamond is painted in the upper of two eastbound lanes. A striped white buffer separates the lanes. Blue car A is in the lower lane.
Correct answer: A reserved lane, such as an HOV lane.
Why
Diamond pavement markings are used to designate lanes reserved for specific vehicles, such as HOV lanes (High Occupancy Vehicles), buses, or bicycles.
Verified against The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook · Stop, yield and regulatory signs · p. 107, 114
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