Should motor vehicles yield to school buses when encountering them?
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Yes, yielding is required. Below are the specific details regarding this regulation: Introduction: When driving a motor vehicle and encountering emergency vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, or engineering rescue vehicles performing urgent tasks, you must yield promptly. Additionally, you should give way to road maintenance vehicles or engineering vehicles that are currently operating. If a school bus stops on a road with only one lane in the same direction, vehicles behind must stop and wait, and are not allowed to overtake. If a school bus stops on a road with two or more lanes in the same direction, vehicles in the lane behind the school bus and in the adjacent lane must stop and wait, while vehicles in other lanes should slow down and pass. Vehicles waiting behind the school bus must not honk or use lights to urge the school bus to move. Theoretically: In theory, whether it's a special vehicle, a school bus, a regular vehicle, or a pedestrian, yielding is necessary. This is about being responsible for yourself and others.
As parents who shuttle our kids daily, I must stress the absolute necessity of yielding to school buses. When a school bus activates its red lights or extends the stop sign, all vehicles must come to a complete halt—no passing or detouring is permitted. Children may cross the road while disembarking, and their awareness of safety is often limited; the slightest lapse can lead to accidents. Once, in my neighborhood, I witnessed a driver hastily rushing past, only to be fined on the spot by police and nearly causing a collision. Maintain a distance of at least 5 meters, and only proceed once the bus retracts its signage or deactivates its lights. This rule is no trivial matter—it concerns life safety and community trust. Make it a habit while driving: slow down and prepare to stop at the sight of a school bus, ensuring safety comes first. The safety of our children is our future; waiting a few extra minutes is a small price to pay.
