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What is the legal requirement if a school bus has its stop arm extended?

  1. Continue driving slowly

  2. Pass with caution

  3. Stop and do not pass

  4. Only stop if children are present

The correct answer is: Stop and do not pass

When a school bus has its stop arm extended, it is signaling that children may be boarding or exiting the bus. The legal requirement in this situation is to stop and not pass the bus. This rule is in place to protect the safety of children as they move to and from the bus, as they may be in the vicinity of the roadway and may not always be visible to drivers. Stopping when the stop arm is extended ensures that drivers give way to any children that might be crossing the road or otherwise close to the bus, thereby minimizing the risk of accidents. This law is strictly enforced in many regions, as adherence to it is crucial for the safety of children. The other options do not comply with the law and could endanger the lives of these children if drivers were to continue driving, pass with caution, or only stop when children are visibly present.