When a school bus is stopped with red flashing lights, you must stay at least how far away?

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When a school bus is stopped with red flashing lights, you must stay at least how far away?

Explanation:
Red flashing lights on a school bus mean children are boarding or alighting, so you must stop and stay at least 20 metres away. That distance gives kids enough space to cross safely and gives you a clear line of sight to the bus operator and the roadway. You can proceed only after the lights stop flashing and the bus resumes movement or the stop arm is withdrawn. Distances like 15 metres are too close for safety, while 25 or 30 metres go beyond the required minimum and aren’t the standard you’ll be tested on.

Red flashing lights on a school bus mean children are boarding or alighting, so you must stop and stay at least 20 metres away. That distance gives kids enough space to cross safely and gives you a clear line of sight to the bus operator and the roadway. You can proceed only after the lights stop flashing and the bus resumes movement or the stop arm is withdrawn. Distances like 15 metres are too close for safety, while 25 or 30 metres go beyond the required minimum and aren’t the standard you’ll be tested on.

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