Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 176 of 318

You drive next to a reserved lane. A marking on the pavement shows the start of a shared section. When may you use that part?

  1. To pass slow vehicles
  2. When you turn at the next intersection
  3. At any time, if the lane is empty
  4. Only at peak hours
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Correct answer: When you turn at the next intersection

The diagonal lines start a shared section. You may enter it only if you will turn at the next intersection.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Pavement markings > Reserved lane, page 117

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026