Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayMedium
A driver is traveling on a two-lane road and approaches a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended. The bus is on the opposite side of the road. What is the driver's legal obligation?
- ASlow down and pass the bus at a reduced speed, as there is no physical barrier.
- BHonk to alert the bus driver and then proceed when clear.
- CProceed cautiously, as the law only requires stopping if the bus is on the same side of the road.
- DStop before reaching the bus and remain stopped until the lights are off and the stop arm is retracted.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Stop before reaching the bus and remain stopped until the lights are off and the stop arm is retracted.
On a two-lane road, drivers in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. There is no median or barrier to exempt traffic.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is illegal and dangerous.
- B. Honking is not a substitute for stopping and does not fulfill the legal requirement.
- C. This is incorrect; for a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop.
School Bus Stop Law (Two-Lane)
On a two-lane road, all drivers traveling in either direction must stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
- Applies to two-lane roads
- Both directions of traffic must stop
- Remain stopped until signals are off
Memory trick: Red lights flash, make a dash to stop, don't crash!