Sharing the roadQuestion 245 of 318

The red lights of a school bus flash. At what distance from the bus must you stop?

  1. 1 metre.
  2. 2 metres.
  3. 3 metres.
  4. More than 5 metres.
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Correct answer: More than 5 metres.

When the red lights flash or the stop sign is out, you must stop more than 5 metres from the school bus. You may go on when the lights are off and the sign is in.

Source: Guide de la route, 4e édition (SAAQ, 2024), Chapitre 4, Les règles de la circulation > Obligation en présence d’un autobus scolaire, page 248

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026