Practice question

What is a common, legally safe response when a school bus stops with red lights on a two-lane road?

  1. Stop in both directions on a two-lane road; proceed only after the lights stop and it resumes movement.
  2. Continue slowly if there is a shoulder.
  3. Only stop in the lane closest to the bus.
  4. Stop in one direction.

Answer: A — Stop in both directions on a two-lane road; proceed only after the lights stop and it resumes movement.

When a school bus stops with red lights on a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must come to a complete stop. This protects children as they load or unload and may be crossing the road. You may proceed only after the red lights are off and the bus moves again, or the driver signals it’s safe to go. A shoulder does not change this rule, and stopping only in the lane closest to the bus or stopping in just one direction would still put children at risk and isn’t legally correct.

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