Why should a driver check mirrors carefully for any vehicle that fails to stop for the bus's warning signals before opening the door to load or unload students?
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Correct answer to question 99 (School Bus): A vehicle that illegally passes the stopped bus could strike a student crossing near the front or side
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Despite the legal requirement to stop, some drivers illegally pass a stopped school bus, so carefully checking mirrors for this before opening the door helps prevent a student from being struck by a passing vehicle.
Updated: November 2026