Scenario 113: What is the correct procedure for a Class 2 driver when a school bus ahead has stopped with its alternating red lights flashing and stop arm extended?

Question: Scenario 113: What is the correct procedure for a Class 2 driver when a school bus ahead has stopped with its alternating red lights flashing and stop arm extended?

Answer options: ✅ Stop at least 20 metres before the school bus, regardless of the direction of travel, until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

• Slow down and pass with caution if there is no median separating traffic.
• Proceed past the school bus on the left if the lane is clear.
• Stop only if children are visible outside the school bus.

Correct answer: Stop at least 20 metres before the school bus, regardless of the direction of travel, until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

Explanation: In most Canadian provinces, drivers, including Class 2 operators, must stop a safe distance (typically 20 metres) from a school bus with flashing red lights, regardless of the direction of travel, to ensure the safety of children. The correct answer is "Stop at least 20 metres before the school bus, regardless of the direction of travel, until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.". This capacity-fill scenario 113 reinforces the same competency for the class2 bank and follows the certified explanation standard.