Under which condition are you not required to stop for a school bus that has stopped with flashing lights activated?

• A. You are on the same side of the road as the bus
• B. You are on the opposite side of a divided highway with a barrier between directions
• C. You are parked in a driveway
• D. You are on a one-way street with no opposing traffic

Answer: (B)

When a school bus stops with red lights flashing, you must stop to protect children loading or unloading. The only time you’re not required to stop is if you’re on the opposite side of a divided highway and there’s a physical barrier between directions. That barrier keeps traffic from crossing into the bus’s lane, so there’s no danger to pedestrians on your side.

If you’re on the same side as the bus, you must stop. If you’re parked in a driveway, you’re not in the roadway and the rule doesn’t apply. And even on a one-way street with no opposing traffic, you still need to stop for the bus because the loading activity can affect pedestrians and other vehicles on that roadway.