On a two-lane road, when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights, you should?

• A. Honk to alert the bus driver
• B. Proceed with caution if there is no oncoming traffic
• C. Pass carefully when safe
• D. Stop and remain stopped until the lights are off and the bus resumes motion

Answer: (D)

When a school bus stops with red flashing lights on a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must come to a complete stop. The red lights signal that children may be entering or exiting the bus, and the area around the bus is unsafe. You stay stopped until the bus turns off the lights and resumes motion, ensuring a safe window for kids to cross or board. Honking won’t reliably alert the bus driver or protect children and can startle them. Proceeding with caution or attempting to pass while the bus is stopped is dangerous because a child could step into the roadway at any moment. The only safe and lawful action is to stop and stay stopped until the lights are off and the bus moves again.