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.
6 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- When a school bus's signals are flashing, traffic from both directions must stop. (Correct answer)
- School bus loading zone; no stopping.
- School buses must stop at this sign.
- 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?
- At least 5 m
- At least 15 m
- At least 10 m
- 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?
- When the last child steps off the bus.
- When the bus moves or its lights stop flashing. (Correct answer)
- When the driver waves at you.
- 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.