If the school bus ahead of you is stopped with red lights flashing, what should you do?

• A. Stop until the red lights stop flashing
• B. Slow down and pass with caution
• C. Stop only if there are children crossing
• D. Proceed carefully after stopping briefly

Answer: (A)

When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, all traffic must stop because children may be crossing to or from the bus. You should stop early enough to stay well clear of the bus and remain stopped until the red lights are off and the driver signals it’s safe to proceed. The idea is to give children enough time and space to get on or off safely, which is why slowing down or proceeding after a brief pause isn’t acceptable in this situation.