Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayEasy
A driver is approaching a school bus that has stopped on a two-lane road with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. What is the correct action the driver must take?
- AStop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus.
- BSlow down and pass the bus on the left side.
- CStop before reaching the bus and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.
- DProceed cautiously if there are no children visible.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Stop before reaching the bus and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.
Texas law requires all drivers approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm to stop, regardless of their direction of travel on a two-lane road, until the bus resumes motion or the lights are off.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. On a two-lane road, drivers in both directions must stop.
- B. Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is illegal and extremely dangerous.
- D. It is illegal and unsafe to proceed, even if no children are visible; the law requires stopping.
School Bus Stop Law (Two-Lane Road)
On a two-lane road, all traffic must stop when a school bus activates its red lights and stop arm, regardless of direction of travel.
- Red lights and stop arm indicate children are loading/unloading.
- Drivers must stop before reaching the bus.
- Remain stopped until the bus moves or lights turn off.
Memory trick: Red lights mean stop, no matter your lane.