Question 923 in the bank

Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

A view from behind of a red-and-white bus with a square yellow sign showing two black figures of children. A silver car is in the left lane and there is a sidewalk on the right.
  1. Correct answer: Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.
  2. Yes, provided that we make warning honks during overtaking, before and while we pass the bus.
  3. Overtaking is absolutely prohibited.
  4. It is prohibited to overtake a bus which stops to load children.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.

The yellow sign with figures of children on the back of the bus shows that it is carrying children, who may cross the road next to it. So overtaking is permitted, provided you take all the required precautions to avoid hitting them. Honking does not replace caution, and it does not guarantee that the children will hear it or react.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).