When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road, what must drivers do?

When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road, what must drivers do?

• A. Stop and do not pass.
• B. Stop but only after the bus has left the area.
• C. Pass cautiously as the bus pulls away.
• D. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Answer: (A)

Red flashing lights on a stopped school bus mean every vehicle on a two-lane road must stop. This protects children who are getting on or off the bus, since there’s no barrier between opposing traffic. You should remain stopped at a safe distance until the bus resumes motion and the lights are off. The other options don’t provide the needed protection: passing while the bus is stopped or moving away, or only slowing down, can put children in danger.

Red flashing lights on a stopped school bus mean every vehicle on a two-lane road must stop. This protects children who are getting on or off the bus, since there’s no barrier between opposing traffic. You should remain stopped at a safe distance until the bus resumes motion and the lights are off. The other options don’t provide the needed protection: passing while the bus is stopped or moving away, or only slowing down, can put children in danger.