Can you pass a school bus when it displays a stop signal on a two-way street?
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Yes, but you cannot exceed 30 MPH.
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Yes, but you must slow down and prepare to stop.
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No, you must come to a complete stop.
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Yes, but you need to signal your intention to pass.
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Explanation
When you encounter a school bus displaying a stop signal on a two-way street, regardless of your direction of travel, you must stop due to the likely presence of children crossing the road. DO NOT PASS A school bus when the stop arm is extended.
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