Alberta Class 7 Learner Knowledge Test · Question
When approaching a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a rural highway, what is the correct action for drivers in both directions?
In Alberta, all vehicles approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, regardless of the direction of travel, must stop at
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Question: When approaching a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a rural highway, what is the correct action for drivers in both directions?
Answer options:
- Slow down and prepare to stop only if children are visible. ✅ Stop at least 20 meters away from the bus and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts.
- Proceed with caution if there is no oncoming traffic.
- Only stop if you are travelling in the same direction as the bus.
Correct answer: Stop at least 20 meters away from the bus and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts.
Explanation: In Alberta, all vehicles approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, regardless of the direction of travel, must stop at least 20 meters away and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts.
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