A driver traveling on a two-lane undivided road notices a school bus ahead activate its amber (yellow) flashing warning lights. In what sequence should the driver execute the proper safety actions from the initial amber warning until traffic safely resumes?
- 1Reduce speed and prepare to bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
- 2Bring the vehicle to a full stop at a safe distance behind the bus when red lights flash and the stop arm extends.
- 3Remain completely stopped while passengers board or exit the bus.
- 4Proceed with caution only after red lights turn off, the stop arm retracts, and the bus begins moving.
Answer
The correct sequence of actions begins with slowing down and preparing to stop upon seeing amber flashing lights, coming to a full stop when red lights flash and the stop arm extends, remaining stationary while passengers load or unload, and proceeding with caution only after signals deactivate and the bus starts moving.
The correct procedural order aligns with standard traffic laws: drivers must first slow down in response to amber warning lights, come to a complete stop when red flashing lights and the stop arm activate, remain stationary while children enter or leave the bus, and proceed only after all stop signals deactivate and the bus moves.
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School Bus Light Signals and Stopping Procedures