Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsEasy
A driver is operating a vehicle on a two-lane road in Texas. They encounter a school bus stopped ahead with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. There is no physical barrier or median separating their direction of travel from the bus. What action must the driver take?
- AChange lanes if possible and continue driving without stopping.
- BSlow down and proceed with caution past the bus.
- CStop and remain stopped until the bus moves or the lights are off and stop arm retracted.
- DStop only if there are children actively crossing the road.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Stop and remain stopped until the bus moves or the lights are off and stop arm retracted.
On a two-lane road without a median, all traffic moving in both directions must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. This ensures the safety of children.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is illegal and extremely dangerous; changing lanes does not negate the stopping requirement.
- B. This is incorrect; a full stop is required for safety.
- D. Stopping is mandatory regardless of whether children are actively crossing at that moment.
School Bus Stop Law (Two-Lane, No Median)
On a two-lane road without a physical barrier or median, all drivers traveling in either direction must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.
- Two-lane road
- No median or barrier
- School bus red lights flashing
- Stop arm extended
- All traffic must stop
Memory trick: Red lights mean stop, unless a big median separates the lot.