Chapter 8-4: School buses

The “School buses” section of the Alberta Class 7 Practice Exam is essential for understanding the specific laws and safety protocols involving school buses.

Alberta Driving Test - Chapter 8-4: School buses

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On a highway divided by a median, what should you do if you pass a school bus that has its alternating amber lights flashing?

Honk and wave to signal the driver

Stop immediately beside the bus

Accelerate to clear the area quickly

Pass with caution

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When a school bus stops to let students on or off and its alternating red lights begin flashing with the stop sign extended, how far back must you stop?

Exactly 5 metres away

Any distance, as long as you can see the bus

About 20 metres (about four to five car lengths) away

Right beside the back of the bus

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Why must you stop about 20 metres behind a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign?

To give you space to pass the bus on the right

So you can make a U‑turn if needed

So drivers behind you can see the flashing lights and students crossing

Because it is more convenient for the bus driver

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On a highway divided by a median, what must you do when approaching a school bus from the rear with its alternating amber lights flashing?

Follow the same procedures as on a highway not divided by a median

Ignore the lights because the median separates traffic

Only slow down slightly and continue

Stop only if you see students on the road

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On an undivided highway, how long must you remain stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign?

Until the red lights are turned off and the stop sign is no longer extended

Until another vehicle passes you

Until all visible students have crossed the road

For at least one full minute

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What do the alternating red lights and extended stop sign on a school bus indicate?

The bus is stopped to allow students to get on or off and you must stop

The bus is about to reverse

The bus has broken down and needs assistance

The bus is preparing to change lanes

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When you approach a school bus on an undivided highway and its alternating amber lights are flashing, what must you do?

Maintain your speed and pass quickly

Honk to warn students you are approaching

Stop immediately, regardless of distance

Be ready to stop because the red lights will start and the bus will stop for students

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What do the alternating amber lights on a school bus indicate?

That you must speed up to pass before it stops

That the bus is out of service

That the bus is moving and not planning to stop

A warning that the red lights will soon start and the bus will be stopping for students

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This section covers topics such as stopping for school buses with flashing red lights, maintaining proper distances, and the heightened caution required in school zones. Learners are tested on how to respond when a school bus is loading or unloading children, emphasizing the importance of protecting young passengers. Mastering these rules is vital for new drivers, as it not only helps them pass the exam but also ensures the safety of children and promotes responsible driving habits.