California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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Ace your California DMV written test! Prepare for the exam by practicing hundreds of multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws and road signs. Boost your knowledge, gain confidence, and increase your chances of passing the test on your first try.

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When you approach a school bus that has stopped and has its red lights flashing, you must:

Stop and wait until all passengers have been picked up
Slow down
Pass at a safe speed
Honk your horn

The correct answer is: Stop and wait until all passengers have been picked up

When you approach a school bus with its red lights flashing, you must stop and wait until all passengers have been picked up. This is the law regardless of the direction of travel, you must stop even on a divided highway or if a barrier divides your direction of travel from the bus. Slowing down or passing the bus at a safe speed in this situation is not enough, as it puts the lives of young children at risk. Furthermore, you should not honk your horn as it can startle the students and increase the chances of an accident.