Scenario 79: When is it permissible for a school bus driver to activate the yellow warning lights prior to stopping?

Question: Scenario 79: When is it permissible for a school bus driver to activate the yellow warning lights prior to stopping?

Answer options: ✅ Approximately 100-200 metres before the stop, to warn traffic.

• Only when children are visible at the stop.
• Immediately upon approaching the stop, regardless of traffic.
• Only in adverse weather conditions.

Correct answer: Approximately 100-200 metres before the stop, to warn traffic.

Explanation: School bus drivers are required to activate their amber warning lights well in advance of a stop (typically 100-200 metres) to alert other drivers of an impending stop to pick up or drop off children. The correct answer is "Approximately 100-200 metres before the stop, to warn traffic.". This capacity-fill scenario 79 reinforces the same competency for the class2 bank and follows the certified explanation standard.