Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test — Class 5 Practice Question
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You approach a school bus on an undivided road with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. You must:
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Correct Answer: B. Stop at least 5 metres away in either direction
Quebec law requires drivers in BOTH directions to stop at least 5 m from a school bus with red flashing lights when the road is undivided. The prohibition continues until the lights stop and the stop arm retracts. The only exception is a physically divided road.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Slow down and pass with cautionSlowing alone is not enough — the stop must be complete.
- C.Stop only if behind the busOn an undivided road the obligation covers oncoming traffic too.
- D.Continue if no children are visibleChildren can step out from either side at any moment.
