What must you do when a school bus stops with its red lights flashing?

• A. Stop in both directions on a two-lane road; proceed only after the lights stop and it resumes movement.
• B. Proceed only if no other cars are around.
• C. Stop in one direction only.
• D. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Answer: (A)

When a school bus stops with red lights flashing, the safety of children getting on or off is the priority. On a two-lane, undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop. You may proceed only after the red lights stop flashing and the bus resumes movement (or the stop arm is withdrawn). This rule creates a safe path for kids crossing to or from the bus. If the road instead has a physical barrier or median, opposite-direction traffic might not have to stop, but on a two-lane road the halt from all directions is required.