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Sharing the roadQuestion 140 of 229

What can happen if you fail to stop for a school bus that flashes red lights?

  1. A $50 fine and a written warning
  2. A loss of two points and a short class
  3. A ban from driving near any school
  4. A fine up to $1,000 and a one-year suspension
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Correct answer: A fine up to $1,000 and a one-year suspension

The penalty is serious. You may be fined up to $1,000 and your driving privilege may be suspended for one year.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Around Children, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026