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Stop for school bus when signals flashing

Stop for school bus when signals flashing

You must stop for a school bus when its signal lights are flashing. With the BOTH DIRECTIONS tab, traffic from both directions must stop.

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What does this sign mean?

  1. When a school bus's signals are flashing, traffic from both directions must stop. (Correct answer)
  2. School bus loading zone; no stopping.
  3. School buses must stop at this sign.
  4. Only traffic behind the bus must stop.

Explanation: This sign is used on multi-lane roads without a median. It reminds drivers coming from both directions to stop when the school bus signals flash.

You come up behind a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. How far back must you stop?

  1. At least 5 m
  2. At least 15 m
  3. At least 10 m
  4. At least 20 m (Correct answer)

Explanation: When approaching from behind, stop at least 20 m from the bus. Do not go until the bus moves or the lights stop flashing.

You have stopped for a school bus as this sign requires. When may you go?

  1. When the last child steps off the bus.
  2. When the bus moves or its lights stop flashing. (Correct answer)
  3. When the driver waves at you.
  4. After waiting 30 seconds.

Explanation: Do not go until the bus moves or its lights have stopped flashing. If it has a stop arm, wait until the arm folds away.

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