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Road signsQuestion 64 of 424

A road sign has the letters HOV. What does it show?

  1. A lane for heavy overloaded vehicles
  2. A lane for high occupancy vehicles
  3. A lane for hazard-only vehicles
  4. A lane for hire or own vehicles
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Correct answer: A lane for high occupancy vehicles

HOV stands for high occupancy vehicle. The sign marks a lane for these vehicles. Rule 142 says more.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Traffic signs, Information signs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026