Texas DMV Written Driving Practice Test

What should you do when approaching a stopped school bus?

1. Stop and proceed in all directions

2. Slow down and proceed

3. Stop only if the bus is flashing its red lights

4. Speed up and proceed

The correct answer is: Stop only if the bus is flashing its red lights

Approaching a stopped school bus is a serious and potentially dangerous situation, so it's important to carefully consider your actions. Option A (Stop and proceed in all directions) and Option D (Speed up and proceed) are incorrect because they both involve continuing to move, which could put children crossing the road in danger. Option B (Slow down and proceed) is also incorrect because, while you should slow down, you should not proceed until it is safe to do so. Option C (Stop only if the bus is flashing its red lights) is the correct answer because when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing, it is an indication that children are either getting on or off the bus. Therefore, it is important to come to a complete stop and wait until the bus resumes motion and the red lights have stopped flashing before proceeding in any direction.