Texas School Bus Rules Quiz
10 questions on Texas school bus rules from our DL-7-verified bank.
1. You approach a stopped school bus on a two-lane road with alternately flashing red lights. You must:
A. Stop from either direction ✓
B. Slow down and pass carefully
C. Stop only if coming from behind
D. Proceed at 20 mph
Why: If you approach a school bus from either direction with alternately flashing red lights, you must stop (DL-7 Chapter 4).
2. You may continue past a stopped school bus with flashing red lights when:
A. No children are visible
B. The bus has resumed motion or the red lights are no longer flashing ✓
C. You honk first
D. You've waited at least 30 seconds
Why: Do not pass until the bus resumes motion, the driver signals, or the red lights stop flashing (DL-7 Chapter 4).
3. It is NOT necessary to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights when:
A. The weather is bad
B. You're in a hurry
C. The bus is on a different roadway from yours ✓
D. It's daytime
Why: Not necessary to stop when on a different road, or on a controlled-access highway with bus in a loading zone where pedestrians cannot cross (DL-7 Chapter 4).
4. A first-conviction fine for passing a stopped school bus is:
A. $100–$500
B. $2,000–$5,000
C. $1,000–$2,000
D. $500–$1,250 ✓
Why: First conviction: $500 to $1,250 (DL-7 Chapter 4, Table 15).
5. Causing serious bodily injury when passing a stopped school bus is a:
A. Class A misdemeanor ✓
B. Class B misdemeanor
C. Class C misdemeanor
D. Traffic violation only
Why: Class A misdemeanor with fine up to $4,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail (DL-7 Chapter 4, Table 15).
6. Subsequent conviction (after a prior conviction for passing a school bus and causing serious bodily injury) is a:
A. Class A misdemeanor
B. State jail felony ✓
C. Class B misdemeanor
D. Only a fine increase
Why: State jail felony — 180 days to 2 years confinement, possible fine up to $10,000 (DL-7 Chapter 4, Table 15).
7. A second conviction (within 5 years) for overtaking a stopped school bus can result in license suspension up to:
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. Six months ✓
D. One year
Why: 2nd conviction within 5 years: $1,000–$2,000 fine, possible 6-month license suspension (DL-7 Chapter 4, Table 15).
8. A school bus that has passed a commercial vehicle inspection may travel up to how many mph on a numbered highway outside urban district?
A. 55 mph
B. 70 mph
C. 65 mph
D. 60 mph ✓
Why: Inspection-passed school buses: up to 60 mph on numbered highway outside urban (DL-7 Chapter 8).
9. School zone reduced speed limits apply:
A. When the yellow light is flashing ✓
B. The posted limit always applies
C. 24 hours a day
D. Only on school days
Why: School Zone signs indicate the speed shown is in effect when the yellow light is flashing (DL-7 Chapter 5).
10. In a posted school zone with a wireless device prohibition sign, you may:
A. Use a hands-free device
B. Not use a wireless communication device at all ✓
C. Text if stopped
D. Only use speakerphone
Why: The use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in a posted school zone (DL-7 Chapter 5).