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Do I stop for school bus?

Do I stop for school bus?

When approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passengers, you must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus, regardless of your direction of travel. A school bus will have alternating flashing lights and a mechanical stop-sign arm extended while passengers are entering or leaving the bus.

What do you need to drive a school bus in Michigan?

In addition to the CDL license, other requirements include drug/alcohol testing, physical examination, school bus driver certification class, and a criminal background check. Training must also include the ability of the school bus driver to work successfully with students.

What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and it’s red lights are flashing?

A school bus stops to drop off children. These flashing lights mean the bus is picking up or discharging students and you need to STOP even on divided and multi-lane highways. …

What are the rules for school bus?

School Bus Safety Rules. Rules for Getting on the Bus Safely. Be at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the arrival of the bus. Never run to or from the bus. Wait at your designated stop in a safe place, back from the side of the road. Remember never to stand in the danger zone that surrounds the bus.

When to stop for a school bus?

This applies both to vehicles approaching from the rear and from the opposing lanes.

  • except in opposing lanes if the highway is divided with a center median.
  • No vehicle may proceed until the bus resumes motion and has turned off the red warning lights.
  • What is a school bus violation?

    The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection at which a school bus is stopped shall stop his vehicle at that intersection until the flashing red signal lights are no longer actuated. Summary Violation – $250 fine, 5 points on your license and 60 suspension of operating privileges.