School Bus Stop Ahead: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the School Bus Stop Ahead Mean?
A school bus stop is ahead. Be prepared to stop when a school bus displays its stop sign and flashing red lights.
About This Sign
This sign warns of an upcoming school bus stop where children may be loading or unloading from a school bus.
Where you will see it
You see this sign on the approach to an upcoming school bus stop, where children may be loading onto or unloading from a school bus. It warns you before the bus itself comes into view.
What to do
- Slow down and watch the road ahead for a school bus.
- Be ready to stop if the bus displays its stop sign and flashing red lights.
- Watch for children near the roadside.
A common mistake
Thinking the sign itself is where you must stop. It only warns of the bus stop ahead. The stop is required when a bus actually shows its stop sign and flashing red lights.
What to remember for the test
Remember the trigger: a school bus stop sign with flashing red lights means be ready to stop. The exact rules for passing a stopped bus depend on your state, so read your state driver's handbook.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the School Bus Stop Ahead mean?
A school bus stop is ahead. Be prepared to stop when a school bus displays its stop sign and flashing red lights.
What shape and color is the School Bus Stop Ahead?
The School Bus Stop Ahead uses the Pentagon shape and Fluorescent yellow-green with black coloring.
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