Right of wayQuestion 56 of 235

A school bus ahead of you has its alternating red lights on and its stop sign out. How far from the bus must you stop on an undivided highway?

  1. About 5 metres.
  2. About 10 metres.
  3. About 20 metres.
  4. About 50 metres.
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Correct answer: About 20 metres.

A gap of about 20 metres lets drivers behind you see the lights. It also gives students room to cross.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), School buses, page 103

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026