Ontario MTO Truck Knowledge Practice Test

Regardless of what direction you are approaching a school bus from, you must stop?

1. When it is not signaling a stop

2. When it is speeding

3. When it is operating its alternating red lights

4. When it honks its horn

The correct answer is: When it is operating its alternating red lights

When a school bus is operating its alternating red lights, it means that the bus is either picking up or dropping off students. It is important to stop regardless of what direction you are approaching from because there could be children crossing the street or getting on/off the bus. Option A is incorrect because even if the bus is not signaling a stop, you still need to stop when the alternating red lights are flashing. Option B is incorrect because the speed of the bus does not impact whether or not you need to stop. Option D is incorrect because honking its horn is not a clear indication for you to stop. The only correct option is C because when a school bus is operating its alternating red lights, it is legally required for all drivers to stop.