A school bus stopped on a highway during loading or unloading is protected by:
Correct. State laws (informed by federal recommendations) require approaching vehicles to stop. Many states have stiff fines for passing a stopped school bus.
CDL Practice Question #480
Category: School Bus
Why this question matters
This question is one of 55 in our School Bus bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.