New South Wales · Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) · Road safety

You are travelling in the same direction as a bus displaying a '40 when lights flash' sign on the back, and the lights on top are flashing. What must you do?

The answer

  • Overtake quickly to clear the area
  • Stop until the bus moves off
  • Nothing — the rule only applies in school zones
  • Not overtake it at more than 40 km/h Correct

Why that's the answer

At any time you are travelling in the same direction as such a bus with its lights flashing, you must not overtake it at more than 40 km/h — the bus is picking up or dropping off children who may be crossing.

Where this rule comes from

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