Rules of the road
Level 4 · School, rail & work zones

What does the school bus stop ahead sign mean?

School bus stop ahead

A school bus stop is ahead, out of sight. Slow down and be ready to stop.

Why it looks like this

Used where a stopped bus is hidden by a hill or curve. School signs must be fluorescent yellow-green.

How to respond

  1. Slow down and be ready to stop.
  2. Stop for a bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm out.
Common mistakeKeeping your speed until you see the bus.

See it on the road

From the stopped school bus lesson.

Watch it play out
Quick drill

Practice this sign

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