Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsEasy
A driver is approaching a school bus that has stopped to load or unload children on a two-lane roadway. What action must the driver take?
- ASlow down and proceed with caution if no children are visible.
- BPass the bus on the left if there is no oncoming traffic.
- COnly stop if traveling in the same direction as the bus.
- DStop completely, regardless of the direction of travel, until the bus resumes motion or the lights are off.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Stop completely, regardless of the direction of travel, until the bus resumes motion or the lights are off.
On a two-lane roadway, drivers traveling in both directions must stop when a school bus has stopped to load or unload children and has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. They must remain stopped until the bus resumes motion or the lights are turned off and the stop arm is retracted.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect and dangerous; a complete stop is required for safety.
- B. Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and stop arm is illegal and extremely dangerous.
- C. This rule applies to multi-lane highways with a median or physical barrier, not typically a two-lane roadway.
School Bus Stop Law (Two-Lane)
Texas law requires all drivers on a two-lane roadway to stop for a school bus loading or unloading children.
- Bus has flashing red lights and stop arm extended.
- All traffic (both directions) must stop.
- Remain stopped until bus resumes motion or lights off.
Memory trick: Red lights flash, stop in a dash! Kids are safe, no crash!