★ Passing a Stopped School Bus -Traffic School, Defensive Driving, Drivers Ed Answers

On a two-way street or highway with no physical barriers between opposite directions of traffic, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus, which is picking up or dropping off children.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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On a two-way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus, which is picking up or dropping of children.
➜ In a two-way street or highway, all drivers entering any direction must stop for a stopped school bus that is picking up or is descargando children.
➜ In a two-way street or highway, all drivers entering any direction must stop for a stopped school bus that is picking up or is descagando children.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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When a school bus is loading or unloading students, you do not need to stop.
➜ When a school bus is loading or unloading students is, you do not stop.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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When you stop for a school bus, you must remain stopped until all children are clear of the roadway and the bus signal has been withdrawn.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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If the unpaved median in this image at least __________ feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of a school bus. [http://i59.tinypic.com/2ypg38j_th.gif]
A.) 5
B.) 4
C.) 3
D.) 2

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5

EXPLANATION: School Buses - On a two way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus which is picking up or dropping off children. You must remain stopped until all children are clear of the roadway and the bus’ stop arm is withdrawn.
If the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus. Painted lines or pavement markings are not considered barriers. You must always stop if you are moving in the same direction as the bus and you must remain stopped until the bus stop arm is withdrawn.

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You are not required to stop for a school bus traveling toward you separated by a median or barrier that is a minimum of ____feet in width.
A.) Two
B.) Five
C.) 10
D.) 50

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Five

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Passing a stopped school bus will result in ______ points on your license.
➜ _______ points may be assessed to your license if you pass a stopped school bus.
A.) Three
B.) Four
C.) Six
D.) Eight

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Four

EXPLANATION: On a two-way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus which is picking up or dropping off children. You must remain stopped until all children are clear of the roadway and the bus signal has been withdrawn. Violation of this law is considered a misdemeanor and four points on your driving record.

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In the state of Florida, passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights will result in a minimum civil penalty of ___________.
A.) $250
B.) $50
C.) $100
D.) $200

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$200

EXPLANATION: In the state of Florida, passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights will result in a minimum civil penalty of $200. Fine for the offense of failing to stop for a school bus: $100 Florida Statutes §318.18(5), and for ≥ 2nd offense within 5 years, suspend license for 90 days ~ 6 months. Fine for the offense of passing a school bus on the side that children enter and exit when the school bus displays a stop signal (flashing lights): $200 and will incur 4 points against your driver license Florida Statutes §322.27(3)(d)(4). And for ≥ 2nd offense within 5 years, license suspension of 180 days ~ 1 year.

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In the state of Florida, passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights will result in a __________ violation.
A.) One Point
B.) Four Points
C.) Two Points
D.) Six Points

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Four Points

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When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway, vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus must:
A.) Stop until the stop signal on the bus is withdrawn
B.) Keep the normal traffic speed
C.) Slow down and proceed with caution
D.) Stop, then proceed with caution

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stop until the stop signal on the bus is withdrawn

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When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway, should the vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus stop?
A.) Yes
B.) No

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Yes

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Are vehicles traveling in the opposite direction of school buses that have stopped to unload children on a divided highway with a dividing barrier required to stop?
A.) Yes
B.) No

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No

EXPLANATION: If the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus.

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Vehicles driving in the opposite direction on a multi-lane highway with opposite lanes separated by a __________ do not have to stop for school buses.
A.) left/right turn lane
B.) raised barrier
C.) 2 foot wide unpaved median
D.) reversible lane

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raised barrier

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Vehicles driving in the opposite direction on a multi-lane highway with opposite lanes separated by a raised barrier do not have to stop for school buses.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: If the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus.

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Vehicles driving in the opposite direction on a multi-lane highway with opposite lanes separated by a painted line must stop for school buses.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: Painted lines or pavement markings are not considered barriers. You must always stop if you are moving in the same direction as the bus and you must remain stopped until the bus stop arm is withdrawn.

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If a school bus stops to unload children on a four-lane highway divided only by a four-foot paved strip, must vehicles traveling in the opposite direction stop?
A.) Yes
B.) No

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Yes

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If a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway with a dividing barrier, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction:
A.) Must pull off onto the side of the road
B.) Are not required to stop
C.) Must stop, then drive with caution
D.) Are required to stop signal has been withdrawn

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Must pull off onto the side of the road

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When stopped behind a school bus you cannot continue moving until __________
A.) you access to a passing lane.
B.) you cannot see any more children getting on or off the bus.
C.) the bus stops flashing its red light and (if applicable) withdraws its stop sign.

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the bus stops flashing its red light and (if applicable) withdraws its stop sign.

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Once you have stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights, you must remain stopped until __________
A.) all of the students have departed the bus.
B.) the school bus resumes motion or the flashing red lights are no longer activated.
C.) the bus driver motions that it is OK to proceed.
D.) none of the above

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the school bus resumes motion or the flashing red lights are no longer activated.

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You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
A.) Only between 1 P.M. and 2 P.M.
B.) At all times.
C.) Only during school hours.
D.) Unless you do not see any children present.

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At all times.

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Which of the following statements is true? School bus
A.) You must always stop if you are moving in the same direction as a school bus and you must remain stopped until the bus stop signal is withdrawn.
B.) If the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop for a school bus traveling in the opposite direction.
C.) On a two way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus which is picking up or dropping off children and remain stopped until all children are clear of the roadway and the bus signal is withdrawn.
D.) all of the above

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all of the above

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Which of the following statements is/are true? SCHOOL Bus
A.) If a stopped school bus is displaying a stop signal, drivers moving in the same direction must stop until all children are clear of the roadway and the stop signal has been withdrawn
B.) If painted lines on the roadway are used to separate opposite direction traffic, drivers moving in the opposite direction from a stopped school bus loading children must stop
C.) School signs have 5 sides
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following statements about school crossings is false?
A.) When children (walking, bicycling or skating) or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk, drivers must yield or stop at the marked stop line.
B.) You are not required to stop at school crosswalks unless a school crossing guard is present.
C.) You must be prepared to reduce your speed or stop at school crossings because children are unpredictable.
D.) none of the above

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You are not required to stop at school crosswalks unless a school crossing guard is present.

EXPLANATION: School Crossings -School zones help protect the safety of students when they cross the roadway. School crosswalks help inform drivers that children use that crossing to go to and from school. Be attentive to school zone speed limits, school crossing guards, and unpredictable children, since these situations may require you to reduce your speed or stop. When children (walking, bicycling or skating) or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk, drivers must yield or stop at the marked stop line and without stopping in the crosswalk. It is the driver's responsibility to avoid colliding with pedestrians. Do your part to make every school crossing a safe crossing for children.

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When a school bus is stopped and children are disembarking, you do not have to stop, if there is an intervening unpaved space of at least 5 feet separating, there is a physical barrier and your vehicle is on opposite roadway.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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If a stopped school bus is displaying a stop signal, drivers approaching from the opposite direction, must stop unless traveling on a divided highway (raised median, barrier or unpaved space of at least 5 feet separating opposite direction traffic)
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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When you are traveling in the opposite direction you do not need to stop for a stopped school bus if the bus is on the other side of a divided highway with an unpaved space of at least 5 feet, a raised median or a physical barrier.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Passing a stopped school bus has a point penalty of 4.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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You should always ___________ your speed when approaching a school bus.
ANSWER: Decrease

Can you pass a school bus stopped with its red signals flashing?
ANSWER: No, you must come to a complete stop

You have stopped behind a school bus with its red flashing signals on and STOP arm extended. There are no children on the road. When can you pass?
ANSWER: When the red flashing signals are switched off and the STOP arm is retracted

You are driving along a divided highway with a central barrier. You see a school bus parked with its red signals flashing on the other side of the highway. Are you required to stop?
ANSWER: No, you can proceed as normal as your section of road is separated from the bus' section of road

You approach a stopped school bus on the opposite side of a highway divided by a four-foot paved strip. The bus is picking up children. In this situation:
ANSWER: You must stop and not pass until the school bus is in motion, or the stop arm is withdrawn.

if you pass a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up children, you will:
ANSWER: Be fined at least $165

Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and a stop signal arm can generate a fine of up to __________.
A.) $1,000
B.) $20
C.) $15,000
D.) $500

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$1,000

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When you come upon a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must stop. If you fail to do so, you may be fined up to:
A.) $200
B.) $450
C.) $1,000
D.) $1,500

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$1,000

Explanation: If you fail to stop when you come upon a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you can be fined up to $250 for your first offense and up to $1,000.00 for a second offense within 3 years. Remain stopped as long as the red lights on a school bus are flashing. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to $1,000 and your driving privilege could be suspended for a period of one year.

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When a school bus is flashing red lights on an undivided residential road, which vehicles are required to stop?
A.) oncoming vehicles
B.) vehicles following the bus
C.) all vehicles on the road
D.) other school buses
E.) vehicles carrying children

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all vehicles on the road

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On a non-divided residential street, you may pass a school bus displaying red signals
A.) if there are no children present
B.) if you are approaching the school bus from the front
C.) if you are traveling in the opposite direction
D.) on a non-divided street, you may never pass a school bus displaying red signals
E.) if it is a sports team bus

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on a non-divided street, you may never pass a school bus displaying red signals

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When you encounter a school bus with red flashing lights, you must
A.) stop until the bus driver turns the lights off
B.) proceed slowly and pass with caution
C.) stop only if the bus is facing toward you
D.) stop only if you are behind the bus
E.) stop only if you are in a school zone

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stop until the bus driver turns the lights off

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A school bus with red flashing lights means
A.) stop
B.) stop and proceed with caution
C.) slow down and watch for children
D.) drivers behind the bus yield to those in front
E.) pass with caution

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stop

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What should you do if you approach a school bus with red signal lights flashing?
A.) Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing before you move
B.) Slow down and pass carefully
C.) Make a complete stop behind the bus and pass carefully
D.) Look out for pedestrians and continue on your way

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Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing before you move

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When is the only time you do not have to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
A.) It is after 3 p.m.
B.) You are in a business district
C.) You do not see any children
D.) You are on the other side of a divided highway

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You are on the other side of a divided highway

EXPLANATION: If the school bus is on the other side of a divided or multi-lane highway (two or more lanes in each direction), you do not need to stop.

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You may pass a school bus with flashing red lights________.
A.) never
B.) only on the left
C.) only on the right
D.) only before 8:00 am

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never

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If you are approaching a stopped school bus displaying stop signals, which of the following is/are true?
A.) All drivers approaching from the rear (moving in the same direction) must stop
B.) If you are approaching from the opposite direction, you must stop unless you are on a divided highway (raised median, barrier or unpaved space of at least 5 feet separating opposite direction traffic)
C.) If you are approaching from the opposite direction, you must stop if you are traveling on a four lane road with double yellow lines separating opposite direction traffic as double yellow lines are not considered to be barriers.
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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More drivers are convicted of passing a stopped school bus than of any other offense.
A.) True
B.) False

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: More drivers are convicted of speeding than any other offense.

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You may pass a school bus with red flashing lights
A.) when no boarding children are present
B.) when you are coming from a side street
C.) if all the children are on the bus
D.) after the lights are turned off
E.) after looking both ways and visually clearing the area

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after the lights are turned off