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What should a driver do if they see a school bus stopped on the nearside (left side) of the road ahead?

  1. A.Switch on hazard warning lights and stop behind the bus.
  2. B.Signal and maintain current speed.
  3. C.Sound the horn as a warning and continue on.
  4. D.Reduce speed and overtake with caution.
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Correct answer: D. Reduce speed and overtake with caution.

Always read the road and be prepared to react to any traffic situation – in this case, be aware of vulnerable road users such as school children boarding or alighting from school buses.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 804 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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