Car permit · School buses
A school bus is stopped to load or unload students. When you are traveling in the same direction as that bus, what is required of you?
Correct answer: Stop and stay stopped until everyone is clear and the bus pulls away.
Answer options
- AStop for a moment, then pass the bus slowly and with extra caution
- BStop and stay stopped until everyone is clear and the bus pulls away Correct
- CKeep moving at a steady speed while watching closely for any children
Why
Drivers heading the same way as a stopped school bus must halt and remain halted until everyone is off the roadway and the bus starts moving again. A brief stop followed by passing is not allowed while students are getting on or off.
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Topic: School buses License: Car permit
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