Georgia permit test: school buses & emergency vehicles
Stopping for school buses, yielding to emergency vehicles and move-over laws. 7 questions.
A school bus ahead turns on its flashing yellow lights. What does that mean?
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Sample school buses & emergency vehicles questions
A school bus ahead turns on its flashing yellow lights. What does that mean?
- A It is about to pull away; you may pass
- B Children are getting off right now
- C It is preparing to stop; slow down and be ready to stop
- D It is broken down and needs help
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C. It is preparing to stop; slow down and be ready to stop
A school bus driver turns on flashing yellow lights when preparing to stop to load or unload children. Slow down, be prepared to stop and watch for children near the road.
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On a two-lane road, a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must you do?
- A Stop, from either direction, and do not pass
- B Pass slowly if no children are visible
- C Stop only if you are behind the bus
- D Sound your horn and pass on the left
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A. Stop, from either direction, and do not pass
Once the bus's lights turn red and the stop signs extend, it is unlawful for any vehicle to pass while it is loading or unloading. On a road with no median, traffic in both directions must stop.
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You are on the opposite side of a highway divided by a median from a school bus loading children. Must you stop?
- A No, but watch for children near the road
- B Yes, all traffic in both directions must stop
- C Yes, but only if the bus's yellow lights are on
- D No, and you may speed up to clear the area
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A. No, but watch for children near the road
On a highway divided by a median, drivers on the opposite side from a stopped school bus are not required to stop. Only vehicles following or beside the bus must stop, but everyone should watch for children.
You have stopped for a school bus that is unloading. When may you go again?
- A As soon as the children step off the bus
- B After waiting 30 seconds
- C When the bus moves or turns off its signals, and children are clear
- D When the stop arm starts to fold in
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C. When the bus moves or turns off its signals, and children are clear
After stopping for a school bus, remain stopped until the bus resumes motion or turns off its warning signals, and all loading or unloading passengers have cleared the roadway. Both conditions must be met.