Georgia DDS Practice Test

When you encounter a school bus with its stop sign extended, the appropriate action is to stop, regardless of the direction you are coming from. This law is in place to protect children who may be getting on or off the bus. The extended stop sign indicates that children are either boarding or leaving the bus, and stopping helps ensure their safety by preventing vehicles from passing the bus during this critical time. All vehicles traveling in both directions must comply with this regulation whenever the stop sign is visible. This means that whether you are directly behind the bus, approaching from the opposite side of the road, or coming from a different direction, stopping is mandatory. This rule is a vital aspect of driving safety, aimed at reducing the risk of accidents involving children in school zones.