School Bus Stop Ahead Sign
A school bus loading zone is ahead
What to do
Slow down and be ready to stop for children and a stopped bus.
Tips
Never pass a school bus with flashing red lights.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down and be ready to stop for children and a stopped bus.
Common mistake
Passing a stopped school bus
About school signs
School signs use a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon or rectangle. They mark school zones and crossings where reduced speed limits apply when children are present or lights are flashing. The test asks both what the sign means and the speed rules it triggers.
Practice questions about this sign
This SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD sign warns that:
- A. A school bus loading zone is ahead
- B. A school zone speed limit begins one mile ahead
- C. Buses are prohibited from stopping here
- D. A crossing guard is required ahead
Show answer
A. A school bus loading zone is ahead — This sign warns drivers that a school bus regularly stops ahead to load or unload children, so they should slow down and be ready to stop for a stopped bus with flashing lights.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the School Bus Stop Ahead Sign mean?
A school bus loading zone is ahead
What should you do at a School Bus Stop Ahead Sign?
Slow down and be ready to stop for children and a stopped bus.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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