Information signs

What do information signs look like?

Information signs are square, with a blue background, white border and a white symbol with text. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. Information signs provide information about special rules — including prohibitions and requirements that apply on a particular stretch of road or at a specific location.

End of carpool lane

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Is the end-of-carpool-lane sign important for the theory test and the driving test?

The end-of-carpool-lane sign is important both for the theory test and during the driving test. On the theory test you may be asked what the sign means and when it is used. During the driving test you must show that you recognize it and adapt your driving when the carpool lane ends.

What does the end-of-carpool-lane sign mean?

The end-of-carpool-lane sign tells you that a carpool lane is now ending. Carpool lanes are lanes reserved for buses, taxis, and cars with multiple passengers. When you see this sign, it means that the lane is no longer reserved, and that ordinary traffic rules for lanes apply.

When do you encounter the end-of-carpool-lane sign?

You will often find the end-of-carpool-lane sign at:

Before intersections – to warn that the carpool lane ends before you reach the intersection.
At a transition to a right-turn lane – when the carpool lane transitions into a right-turn lane.
At a transition to an ordinary lane – when the carpool lane becomes part of ordinary traffic without special restrictions.

In the image you can see an end-of-carpool-lane sign placed just before an intersection. Here, drivers who have been driving in the carpool lane must be aware that they now share the lane with all other traffic. It is important to adjust speed and be ready to change lanes if necessary.

Image of the end-of-carpool-lane sign at an intersection

Why is the end-of-carpool-lane sign important?

The end-of-carpool-lane sign contributes to safe and efficient traffic by clearly indicating when a special lane ends. It helps drivers prepare for changes in the traffic pattern and reduces the risk of accidents.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the end-of-carpool-lane sign

Can I continue to drive in the same lane after the sign? – Yes, but then ordinary traffic rules apply, and the lane is no longer reserved.
Why is the sign placed before intersections? – To give drivers time to adapt and change lanes safely before the intersection.