Amber lights flashing near the top of the bus means

• A. The bus is stopped to load or unload children slow down and be prepared to stop
• B. The bus is in service and you may pass cautiously
• C. The bus has priority and you must stop
• D. The bus is turning

Answer: (A)

Amber flashing lights on a school bus signal that the bus is about to stop to load or unload children. This is a warning to slow down and be prepared to stop, since kids may be crossing the roadway. The real obligation to stop comes only when red lights are flashing with the stop arm extended. So the correct idea is to reduce speed and stay ready to stop; the other signals don’t indicate that the bus is about to stop or that you may pass.