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Difficulty: EasyEmergency Vehicles, School Buses, and Work Zones

When a school bus activates its flashing yellow lights, drivers approaching the bus must immediately bring their vehicle to a complete stop.

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False
The statement is False because flashing yellow lights on a school bus indicate that the bus is preparing to stop. Approaching drivers must reduce their speed and prepare to stop, but are not legally required to bring their vehicle to a complete stop until the flashing red lights and stop arm are deployed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the light signal described in the scenario.
The light signal is flashing yellow.
Traffic safety regulations distinguish between warning signals and stop signals.
2
Apply the rule for school bus flashing yellow signals.
Flashing yellow signals require drivers to reduce speed and prepare to stop.
Flashing yellow lights serve as an advance warning before the bus stops and activates its red flashing lights.

Key Concept

School Bus Flashing Light Signals
Estimated Time:45s
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Emergency Vehicles, School Buses, and Work Zones

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