Not too long ago, we discussed how cameras were being used to catch motorists who violate bus stop-arm laws. Camera technology has yet to be implemented in Minnesota, but we want to do our part to ensure kids are safe when they enter or exit a bus. To help remind people of the local school bus safety regulations, we came up with a 10-question quiz. Test your knowledge by taking the quiz!
1. A motorist must stop at least ___ feet from a bus that has its stop-arm engaged and its red lights flashing?
A) 20 feet
B) 30 feet
C) 50 feet
D) 100 feet
2. A peace officer may arrest a driver for passing a school bus up to ____ hours after the incident if they have probable cause to believe the violation occurred.
A) 2 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours
3. True or False? A person driving a vehicle on a street with separated roadways (roads are separated by a safety aisle or zone) does NOT have to stop for a bus with its stop-arm engaged.
4. A motorist who fails to stop for a bus with its stop-arm engaged can face a fine of up to?
A) $300
B) $500
C) $1,000
D) $2,000
5. A motorist who fails to stop for a bus with its stop-arm engaged is guilty of?
A) A misdemeanor
B) A gross misdemeanor
C) An aggravated misdemeanor
D) A felony
6. A motorist who passes or attempts to pass a bus on the right-hand side of the bus is guilty of?
A) A misdemeanor
B) A gross misdemeanor
C) An aggravated misdemeanor
D) A felony
7. True or False? The vehicle’s owner can face a fine for passing a bus with its safety arm engaged if their car was used in the incident, even if a friend was driving the vehicle.
8. A bus driver is required by law to activate the pre-warning flashing lights at least ____ before stopping when the speed limit is 35 mph or less, and at least ____ in advance when the speed limit is 35 mph or greater.
A) 300 feet, 600 feet
B) 200 feet, 500 feet
C) 100 feet, 500 feet
D) 100 feet, 300 feet
9. True or False? A bus driver must turn on the pre-warning flashing red lights before crossing a railroad track.
10. Can a school bus driver use a cell phone while the vehicle is in motion?
A) Yes, they driver can use a cell phone without restriction.
B) Yes, the driver can use a cell phone, but only with the aid of a hands-free device.
C) Yes, but only in the event of an emergency or for work-related issues.
D) No, the driver cannot use a cell phone when the vehicle is in motion.
Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. True 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. False 8. D 9. False 10. C
