Car permit · School buses
The school bus ahead of you switches on its flashing red lights to signal that it is stopping. What does the law require you to do?
Correct answer: Stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus.
Answer options
- ASlow to 10 mph and continue past the bus
- BAccelerate and get around the bus quickly
- CStop no closer than 20 feet from the bus Correct
Why
A school bus with its red lights flashing may be loading or unloading children, which is why vehicles approaching from behind must stop no nearer than 20 feet. Do not move until the red lights turn off and the stop arm has been retracted.
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