Why should a driver evacuating students due to a collision on a busy road choose a gathering point away from moving traffic, even if it means a longer walk?
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Correct answer to question 115 (School Bus): Standing near moving traffic after an evacuation introduces a new hazard on top of the original emergency
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Gathering students near moving traffic after a collision introduces an entirely new danger on top of the original emergency, so choosing a location safely away from traffic, even if farther from the bus, is the better choice.
Updated: November 2026