does it have a separate lane for heavy vehicles like buses?
Yes, some countries incorporate bus lanes onto highways.
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Some countries incorporate bus lanes onto highways.
odd interstate routes run primarily north and south Yes, in U.S.  generally, most north-to-south highways are odd-numbered, with the lowest numbers in the east, and the highest in the west. how are the names assigned for it? The official route log published by AASHTO , has been named "United States Numbered Highways" since its initial publication. Within the route log, "U.S. Route" is used in the table of contents, while "United States Highway" appears as the heading for each route. is this system used in any other countries? Yes, in England, and South Korea,  to name a few.
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Some countries incorporate bus lanes onto highways.