School Bus Stop Ahead Sign
A school bus loading zone is ahead
Diamond
Shape
School
Category
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.
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.
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.
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