Kentucky permit test: school buses & emergency vehicles
Stopping for school buses, yielding to emergency vehicles and move-over laws. 6 questions.
In Kentucky, which stopped buses require you to stop when they are loading or unloading passengers?
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Sample school buses & emergency vehicles questions
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In Kentucky, which stopped buses require you to stop when they are loading or unloading passengers?
- A School buses and church buses
- B Only buses with children under 12 aboard
- C School buses only
- D City transit buses and school buses
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A. School buses and church buses
In Kentucky you must stop for a school bus or a church bus that is stopped on any road to load or unload passengers. Remain stopped until everyone is clear of the road and the bus is moving.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 52
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You are on the opposite side of a four-lane highway divided by an unpaved median when a school bus stops with its signals on. What must you do?
- A Stop at least 50 feet from the bus
- B Stop until the bus begins moving
- C You do not have to stop, but proceed with care
- D Stop only if children are visible
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C. You do not have to stop, but proceed with care
Kentucky requires stopping for a stopped school or church bus from either direction, except when you are going the opposite way on a road of four or more lanes separated by an elevated barrier or unpaved median. Even then, watch for children.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 52
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading, when may you go?
- A As soon as the red lights stop flashing
- B After waiting 30 seconds
- C When everyone is clear of the road and the bus is moving
- D Once the children reach the sidewalk on your side
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C. When everyone is clear of the road and the bus is moving
Kentucky law requires you to stay stopped until all people are clear of the roadway and the bus is in motion. Children may dart out unexpectedly near a bus.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 52
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A vehicle with a flashing red or blue light and a siren approaches from behind. What must you do in Kentucky?
- A Pull to the right side of the road, clear of any intersection, and stop
- B Speed up to get out of its way
- C Pull to the left lane to let it pass on the right
- D Stop immediately right where you are, even in the middle of an intersection
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A. Pull to the right side of the road, clear of any intersection, and stop
When an emergency vehicle with a flashing red or blue light or a siren approaches, drive to the right side of the road or curb, clear of any intersection, and stop. Stay stopped until it passes unless an officer or firefighter tells you to move.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 73