How many points are deducted for failing to yield to a school bus as required when driving a motor vehicle?
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Failing to yield to a school bus as required when driving a motor vehicle will result in a deduction of 6 points. Below are some rules regarding yielding to school buses: 1. Stopped state: When a school bus is stopped, vehicles must yield and should not overtake the school bus parked on the roadside. 2. Moving state: When a school bus is moving, other vehicles should yield. 3. Penalty: In addition to a fine of 200 yuan, the driver will also be penalized with a deduction of 6 points. 4. School bus: School buses picking up or dropping off students should stop at designated school bus stops. On roads without designated school bus stops, they may stop at public transportation stops. During stops, the school bus must display the stop sign and activate the school bus warning lights.
As a seasoned driver who's often on the road, I remember clearly that if you fail to yield to a school bus as required—like when the bus is stopped for children to board or alight with its lights flashing and stop sign extended—and you just drive past, you'll get 3 points deducted from your license. This regulation is no small matter; you might also face a fine of 200 to 500 yuan, and most importantly, it's about the safety of the children. Kids can easily run around when getting on or off the bus, and accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. I always pay extra attention when driving, slowing down and stopping early when I see a school bus with its lights on, keeping a distance of about five meters. These rules aren't just about point deductions; they're genuinely for everyone's safety. Especially now, with cameras installed at some intersections, if you're not careful, you'll get caught, and there's no escaping the points and fines—plus, it helps avoid accidents.
