Florida Class E Drivers License Practice Test

How should you position your vehicle when stopped behind a school bus unloading children?

1. Directly beside the bus

2. In the lane opposite to the bus

3. Far enough to see the stop arm and remain stopped until all children are clear of the roadway

4. Closer than 5 feet behind the bus

The correct answer is: Far enough to see the stop arm and remain stopped until all children are clear of the roadway

The correct approach when stopped behind a school bus unloading children is to position your vehicle far enough away so that you can clearly see the stop arm and the area around the bus. This positioning is crucial for ensuring the safety of children as they exit the bus and cross the street. By maintaining a safe distance, you are allowing yourself time to react if a child unexpectedly steps out into the roadway, and you are also complying with the law that mandates stopping for school buses when their stop signs are extended. This correct position demonstrates attentiveness and precautions necessary to safeguard young pedestrians. It's particularly important in school zones, where children may be unpredictably moving to or from the bus.