Chapter 2-11: Stopping for school buses

The “Stopping for School Buses” section of the Ontario truck driver knowledge test is vital for ensuring the safety of children boarding or exiting school buses.

Ontario Truck Driver Test - Chapter 2-11: Stopping for school buses

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How must school buses behave at railway crossings, and what is important about their lights there?

They must stop only if a train is visible, using red flashing lights

They must stop at all railway crossings, but do not use the upper alternating red lights for these stops

They may proceed without stopping if no children are on board

They must slow down but not stop, using red flashing lights

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What additional device do school buses use along with the upper alternating red flashing lights?

A blue flashing light on the roof

A loudspeaker warning system

A flashing yellow front bumper

A stop-sign arm with flashing red lights that swings out on the driver’s side

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Who can be held responsible and receive the fines if a vehicle illegally passes a stopped school bus and the driver is not charged?

The nearest witness

The bus driver

The registered owner of the vehicle

The insurance company

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How far behind a stopped school bus with flashing red lights must you stop when approaching from the rear?

Exactly one car length away

At least 5 metres away

At least 20 metres away

Any distance, as long as you can see the bus driver

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When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights from the front, what should you do?

Honk to warn children and continue driving

Stop at a safe distance to allow children to get off and cross in front of you

Slow down and pass carefully without stopping

Stop only if the stop-sign arm is extended

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When must you stop for a school bus in Ontario?

Only on roads with speed limits over 50 km/h

Only during school hours

Only when you are driving behind it

Whenever it is stopped with its upper alternating red lights flashing, whether you are behind it or approaching from the front

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When can you start moving again after stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?

As soon as oncoming traffic starts to move

Only when the bus moves or the lights stop flashing and the stop-sign arm is folded away

After waiting at least 10 seconds

As soon as all children have stepped off the bus

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On a road with a median strip, who must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?

Only vehicles approaching from the front of the bus

Only vehicles coming from behind the bus

All vehicles in all directions

No vehicles are required to stop

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What is a possible consequence for a second conviction within five years for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

Only mandatory driver training

Vehicle impoundment for one year

A fine of $200 and no demerit points

A fine of $1,000 to $4,000 and six demerit points, and possible jail time up to six months

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What is the penalty for a first offence of failing to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?

Automatic licence suspension for one year

A fine of $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points

A fine of $100 and two demerit points

A warning only, with no fine or points

Your score is

This section evaluates a driver’s knowledge of legal requirements, such as stopping when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, regardless of the direction of travel (unless on a divided highway). Drivers must understand the correct stopping distance and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves. Mastery of this section is crucial for preventing tragic accidents and demonstrates a driver’s commitment to Ontario’s rigorous road safety laws.