Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestSafe Driving PracticesMedium
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 action must the driver take?
- AStop and remain stopped until the bus moves or the lights stop flashing.
- BPass the bus on the left if the lane is clear.
- CStop only if there is a physical barrier separating the lanes.
- DSlow down and proceed with caution if no children are visible.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Stop and remain stopped until the bus moves or the lights stop flashing.
Texas law requires all drivers on a two-lane road to stop when approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, regardless of the direction of travel. Drivers 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
- B. Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is illegal and dangerous.
- C. This rule applies to multi-lane highways with physical barriers, not two-lane roads.
- D. This is incorrect; stopping is mandatory, not just slowing and proceeding with caution.
School Bus Stop Law (Two-lane)
On a two-lane road, all traffic must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.
- Applies to traffic in both directions.
- Stop until lights are off and arm is retracted.
- Violation carries significant penalties.
Memory trick: Red lights mean stop, no matter what lane you're in on a two-lane.