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Why are school buses painted white on top?

Joe Ford

Why are school buses painted white on top?

According to this nearly 20-year-old New York Times article, the reason is that white tops are more reflective, lowering the temperature inside the bus by an average of 10 degrees during the summer. …

Can you pass a stopped school bus with flashing yellow lights?

According to the California law (CVC 22454), motorists must remain stopped as long as the red lights on the school bus are flashing. Some school buses flash yellow lights when preparing to stop to let children off the bus.

What does it mean if a school bus has flashing amber lights flashing?

When amber lights begin flashing on top of a school bus, they mean that the school bus is slowing down and preparing to stop. You must proceed with caution and watch for children by the side of the road. Remember, children are often unpredictable and may not see you coming.

What is the row rule for a 4 way stop sign?

Yield to right. When two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time, and are located side-by-side, the vehicle furthest to the right has the right of way. If three vehicles arrive at the same time, the car furthest left should continue to yield until both of the other cars to the right of them have passed.

What are some things to remember when using a circular intersection?

There are a few key things to remember about driving roundabouts:

  • Yield to drivers in the roundabout.
  • Stay in your lane; do not change lanes.
  • Do not stop in the roundabout.
  • Avoid driving next to oversize vehicles.

What is a four way intersection called?

A four-way intersection, or crossroads, usually involves a crossing over of two streets or roads. In areas where there are blocks and in some other cases, the crossing streets or roads are perpendicular to each other. However, two roads may cross at a different angle.

What is the Y sign?

Indicates a Y-shaped intersection, where through traffic approaches from the stem of the “Y” and continues along the branch of the “Y” with the arrowhead. The road representing the other branch of the “Y” is under stop or yield control at the point of intersection with the through road.

What are the two signs that control intersections?

Stop signs and yield signs help control intersections. At a stop sign you should stop completed even if no one is around. At a yield sign you just have to slow and be prepared to stop.