Pennsylvania permit test: school buses & emergency vehicles
Stopping for school buses, yielding to emergency vehicles and move-over laws. 6 questions.
A school bus stops ahead with red lights flashing and its stop arm out. How close may you get to it?
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Sample school buses & emergency vehicles questions
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A school bus stops ahead with red lights flashing and its stop arm out. How close may you get to it?
- A You must stop at least 10 feet away
- B You must stop at least 20 feet away
- C You may pass slowly if no children are visible
- D You must stop at least 5 feet away
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A. You must stop at least 10 feet away
Pennsylvania requires you to stop at least 10 feet from a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, whether you are behind it, meeting it or at an intersection where it is stopped. Stay stopped until the lights stop, the arm is withdrawn and children are safe.
What is the penalty in Pennsylvania for failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended?
- A 3 points and a fine, with no suspension
- B A 60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
- C A 30-day suspension, 2 points and a warning
- D A one-year suspension and 6 points
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B. A 60-day suspension, 5 points and a fine
Failing to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing and stop arm extended brings a 60-day license suspension, five points and a fine. The law protects children crossing to and from the bus.
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A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a highway divided by a grass median. What must you do?
- A Slow down and continue with caution; you do not have to stop
- B Stop at least 10 feet from the bus
- C Continue at your normal speed without slowing
- D Stop until the bus turns off its red lights
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A. Slow down and continue with caution; you do not have to stop
The only exception to Pennsylvania's school bus stop law is for drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by barriers, guide rails or a median such as grass or trees. Reduce your speed and continue with caution.
An ambulance with flashing lights and a siren passes you after you pulled over. When you start driving again, how far behind it must you stay?
- A At least 500 feet
- B At least 200 feet
- C At least 1,000 feet
- D At least 100 feet
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A. At least 500 feet
When you hear a siren or see red or red-and-blue flashing lights, pull to the curb and stop. After the emergency vehicle passes, check for others before moving on, and stay at least 500 feet behind.