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School bus loading zone
School buses load and unload passengers in this zone without using their red alternating lights and stop arm.
2 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- Stop for school buses at all times.
- Parking for school staff only.
- School buses load or unload here without using their red lights and stop arm. (Correct answer)
- School zone: maximum 40 km/h.
Explanation: In a school bus loading zone, school buses pick up and drop off passengers without using the red alternating lights and stop arm.
In this zone, a school bus is letting children off without flashing its red lights. What should you do?
- Speed up to pass the bus quickly.
- Drive slowly and watch carefully for children. (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn to warn the children.
- Drive on the shoulder to get past.
Explanation: In a school bus loading zone, buses load and unload without red lights or stop arm, so you must be extra alert for children.
