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When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a road with no median, what is legally required?

In Quebec, all traffic in both directions must stop at least 5 metres away from a school bus with its flashing red lights activated, unless the road is divided

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Question: When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a road with no median, what is legally required?

Answer options: ✅ Stop at least 5 metres away from the bus.

  • Slow down to 30 km/h and pass with caution.
  • Stop only if you are behind the bus, not if approaching from the front.
  • Honk to alert any children and then proceed slowly.

Correct answer: Stop at least 5 metres away from the bus.

Explanation: In Quebec, all traffic in both directions must stop at least 5 metres away from a school bus with its flashing red lights activated, unless the road is divided by a median.

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