The use of the HOV or car pool lane has shifted with pregnant women, toddlers in car seats, and use of the lane if no one is in it even during prohibited hours. Which of the following best describes the evolution of the HOV or car pool lane?
A) The norm has shifted
B) The purpose of the rule is not clear, so there is no ethical issue on interpretations by individual drivers on use
C) The car pool lane is an arbitrary regulation that can be disregarded
D) Both b and c

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The statement implies that the use of the HOV or car pool lane has evolved from its original purpose of reducing traffic congestion by promoting carpooling to a more flexible and inclusive norm that accommodates pregnant women, toddlers in car seats, and drivers who use the lane outside of prohibited hours. This suggests that the norm has shifted over time, indicating that the evolution of the HOV or car pool lane is best described by choice A. Choices B and C are incorrect because they suggest that the rule is either unclear or arbitrary, which is not supported by the information provided.

The Use of the HOV or Car Pool Lane Has