Car permit · School buses
The school bus ahead of you stops and turns on its flashing red lights. What does the law require you to do?
Correct answer: Come to a stop at least 25 feet behind the bus.
Answer options
- AAccelerate and pass the bus before any children step off
- BCome to a stop at least 25 feet behind the bus Correct
- CSlow down to 10 mph and continue past the bus carefully
- DStop with your front bumper just inches from the bus
Why
A school bus stopped with its red lights flashing is letting children on or off, and they may walk across in front of traffic. You must halt at least 25 feet away and stay there until the red lights turn off and the stop arm retracts.
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Topic: School buses License: Car permit
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- Arizona: Road Rules
- New Hampshire: Road Rules
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