Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayMedium
You are driving on a two-lane road (one lane in each direction). You approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped on the opposite side of the road, displaying its flashing red lights. There is no physical barrier or median separating the lanes. What action must you take?
- AStop and remain stopped until the school bus stops flashing its red lights or resumes motion.
- BSlow down and proceed with caution, as you are on the opposite side of the road.
- CFlash your headlights to alert the bus driver that you are passing.
- DChange lanes if possible and continue driving at the posted speed limit.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Stop and remain stopped until the school bus stops flashing its red lights or resumes motion.
On a two-lane road, all drivers traveling in both directions must stop when a school bus displays its flashing red lights. There is no exception for being on the opposite side of the road if there is no physical barrier.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect; you must stop completely, not just slow down.
- C. This is incorrect and unsafe; it does not fulfill the legal requirement to stop.
- D. This is incorrect; changing lanes does not exempt you from stopping for a school bus.
School Bus Stop Law (Two-Lane Roads)
On a two-lane road (one lane in each direction), all traffic must stop when a school bus activates its flashing red lights, regardless of the direction of travel.
- Applies to all vehicles on a two-lane road.
- Must stop when red lights are flashing.
- Remain stopped until lights are off or bus moves.
- No physical barrier means no exception.
Memory trick: Red lights mean stop, no matter your spot, unless a median's been got!