Why should a school bus driver activate warning lights well before actually stopping to load or unload students?
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Correct answer to question 98 (School Bus): It gives approaching traffic advance notice to slow down before the bus comes to a complete stop
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Activating warning lights before actually coming to a stop gives approaching traffic time to notice and begin slowing down, rather than being surprised by a bus that has already stopped abruptly.
Updated: November 2026