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

You are driving in a school bus stop zone and see a bus with flashing lights on top. What must you do?

The answer

  • Not pass or overtake it in any direction at more than 40 km/h Correct
  • Sound your horn and pass at the posted limit
  • Overtake only on the right at any speed
  • Stop completely until the lights stop flashing

Why that's the answer

While the lights on top are flashing you must not pass or overtake the bus in any direction at more than 40 km/h. Children may be crossing or about to cross the road.

Where this rule comes from

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