California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

When are you allowed to pass a school bus unloading children?

1. When you are driving in the opposite direction on a two way street

2. When the bus is stopped and the red lights are flashing

3. When there are no children in sight

4. When the yellow lights on the bus are flashing

The correct answer is: When you are driving in the opposite direction on a two way street

Passing a school bus when it is unloading children is generally prohibited in order to ensure their safety. Option A is the only correct answer, as it specifically addresses the situation where you are on a two-way street driving in the opposite direction. Option B is incorrect because the red lights flashing signal that children are getting on or off the bus, making it illegal to pass. Option C is incorrect because children could potentially be out of sight but still in the process of loading or unloading the bus. Option D is incorrect because the yellow lights are a warning for the driver to prepare to stop, not to pass the bus. Therefore, the only permissible time to pass a school bus unloading children is when you are on a two-way street driving in the opposite direction as the bus. However, it is always important to exercise caution and follow traffic laws when passing a school bus.