What must you do when a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road?

• A. Stop in both directions; remain stopped until the lights stop and the bus proceeds
• B. Pass slowly
• C. Move through the bus stop
• D. Continue if there are no children

Answer: (A)

Red flashing lights on a stopped school bus on a two-lane road mean you must stop from both directions. This signals that children may be getting on or off the bus, and a vehicle passing could put them at serious risk. You stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and the bus resumes movement or the driver signals it’s safe to go. Don’t try to pass, slow down and go before the bus moves, or assume there aren’t any children; that would endanger lives and is illegal. If possible, keep at least about 20 feet away from the bus until you’re told it’s safe to proceed.