developing your smart driving skills Reserved lane markings These markings set off lanes for HOVs, buses and bicycles. HOV lanes are marked with thick solid  or broken lines and white diamond symbols. 40 Vehicles in this lane must turn left Vehicles in this lane must go straight or turn left Painted island — keep to the right and do not drive on or over  Bicycle lane — for cyclists only —  cyclists must travel in the same  direction as the traffic beside  them — the lane is marked  with an outline of a bicycle and  sometimes with a diamond Reserved lane — additional signs  or markings state which vehicles  are allowed Other markings