Why should a driver never rely solely on the stop arm and warning lights without also visually confirming that approaching traffic has actually stopped?
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Correct answer to question 138 (School Bus): Some drivers illegally fail to stop despite the signals, so a visual confirmation adds an extra layer of safety
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Despite the legal requirement, some drivers fail to stop for a school bus's signals, so visually confirming that approaching traffic has actually come to a stop, rather than assuming it based on the signals alone, adds an important layer of safety.
Updated: November 2026