Question

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should _______.

1) Stop and wait until the bus starts moving
2) Slow down and proceed with caution
3) Honk your horn and pass the bus quickly
4) Change lanes and pass the bus

Answer 1

When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, you must stop and wait until the bus moves and the lights stop flashing to proceed.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing, you should stop and wait until the bus starts moving again and the red lights stop flashing. This is a safety measure designed to protect children as they get on or off the bus. It is illegal to pass the bus when the red lights are flashing. For instance, this rule helps prevent incidents where children are crossing in front of or behind the bus which might be difficult for drivers to see. In some jurisdictions, failure to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing can result in heavy fines or other penalties.