School Bus DMV Question – Florida
School Bus Question on Florida DMV Test
The Question:
You approach a stopped school bus on the opposite side of a highway divided by a five-foot paved strip. The bus is picking up children. In this situation…
- A. You should proceed with caution
- B. You only need to stop if the driver signals you to do so
- C. You must always stop
The answer:
On a two-way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a school bus picking up or dropping off children. You must remain stopped until all children clear the roadway and the stop arm is withdrawn.
If the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you may proceed without stopping if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus.
You must always stop if you are moving in the same direction as the bus and remain stopped until the bus driver withdraws the stop arm.
There is a difference between paved and unpaved strip. Don’t let those words trick you on the real DMV test!
Other Things You Should Know
No Cell Phone Use in School Zones
Effective October 2019, Florida joined many other states in making it illegal to use a handheld wireless communications device while driving through a school zone.
Using a cell phone in a school zone or active work zone is a moving violation, resulting in a base $60 fine, not including court costs or other fees, and 3 points assessed against the driver’s license.
Penalties for Failure to Stop for a School Bus Double
The penalties for failure to stop for a school bus doubled in 2021 and now start at $200.
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