Why do buses always stop at railroad crossings? Why won’t they turn right at stoplights?
The laws for school buses are different than the laws for regular motorists. School buses are REQUIRED BY LAW to stop at all railroad crossings. They are also prohibited by law from turning right at stoplights, unless there is a right-turn lane with a yield sign. Please be patient when following a school bus in traffic. To see exactly what Tennessee State Law says regarding School Bus Transportation, and the responsibility of motorists sharing the road with them, please click the following link: • 49-6-2101. Power of boards to provide transportation. • 55-8-147. Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings What qualifications do bus drivers have to have? In order to qualify to drive a school bus in Metro, a person must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Tennessee Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger (P), school bus driver (S) and air brake endorsements, and must have a safe driving record. In addition, prospective drivers must pass the State Depar
