When you see a school bus stopped with its red lights activated, you must

• A. Stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing.
• B. Slow down and pass cautiously.
• C. Honk to alert pedestrians.
• D. Pass on the right side.

Answer: (A)

When a school bus has its red lights flashing and is stopped, it’s signaling that children may be crossing the roadway. You must stop completely and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the bus resumes motion or the driver signals it’s safe to proceed. This protects kids who could be in the area and is a standard safety rule on roads. Slowing down or trying to pass, honking, or going around the bus creates a dangerous situation. In most places you must stop in both directions on a two-lane road; on divided highways with a physical barrier, traffic in the opposite direction may not have to stop, but you should always follow local laws.