You may drive in HOV lanes if:
- You are driving faster than the flow of traffic.
- You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.
- Your vehicle has two or more occupants. ✓
- You are trying to get somewhere quickly.
Answer: C. Your vehicle has two or more occupants.
You may drive in an HOV lane when your vehicle has two or more occupants.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says some highways set aside the left lane for vehicles carrying two or more people. It also lists hybrid or low-emission vehicles that meet the decal and form requirements. So the number of occupants is the rule that matches the question. Nothing in the passage says your speed compared with traffic or being in a hurry gives you access; entry and exit are limited to designated points.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. You are driving faster than the flow of traffic. — Driving faster than the flow of traffic is not what makes an HOV lane available; the passage ties eligibility to occupant count or qualifying hybrid/low-emission vehicles.
- B. You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic. — Driving more slowly than the flow of traffic also does not qualify a vehicle for the HOV lane; speed relative to traffic is not the stated rule.
- D. You are trying to get somewhere quickly. — Wanting to get somewhere quickly is not a legal reason to use an HOV lane; the handbook bases access on the vehicle and occupants, not on the driver's urgency.
Remember it
Think of HOV as 'high occupancy vehicle'—check who is riding with you before you use that lane.
Official handbook: Florida Driver License Handbook (FLHSMV), 7. Driving Safety – Turning, p. 69