School Bus · Question #472

When may traffic pass a school bus with red lights flashing?

A. Generally never; some states exempt opposite-direction divided highways
B. Always
C. When in a hurry
D. On weekends

Correct answer: A. Generally never; some states exempt opposite-direction divided highways
Explanation: Stop-arm laws apply with rare exceptions.

Why this question matters on the School Bus exam

This question is one of the 50 we have for the School Bus CDL knowledge test. The official AAMVA Commercial Driver License Manual chapter on School Bus covers exactly this topic, and most state DMV exams pull from the same chapter. Memorizing the right answer is fine for passing, but understanding the underlying rule is what keeps you safe on the road and out of trouble with FMCSA inspectors.

If this topic gave you trouble, take the full School Bus practice test to drill it across all the related questions. We recommend reading every explanation, even on the questions you got right, because the manual phrasing in the explanation often shows up word-for-word on the real exam.

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