Is it true that a school bus stop may be made on the left side of any highway?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only during certain times
• D. Only if the bus is on an emergency route

Answer: (B)

In general, it is not permissible for a school bus to stop on the left side of any highway. This is primarily due to safety concerns; stopping on the left side could create dangerous situations for children boarding or disembarking from the bus, as they would need to cross traffic to reach the curb. Regulations typically require school buses to pick up and drop off children on the right side, where they can safely exit and enter the bus without crossing any lanes of traffic.

This rule helps ensure that the zone around the bus is safe and allows for better visibility for the driver and approaching vehicles. In certain unique circumstances, such as when the bus is on a one-way street or in other specified situations, there may be exceptions, but these are not common. Thus, stopping a school bus on the left side of any highway is generally not allowed.