On a two-lane road, what must you do when a school bus is stopped with lights flashing?

• A. Stop and remain stopped until the lights are off and the bus proceeds or you are directed by a flagger or law.
• B. Slow down and pass with caution.
• C. Stop only if you are in the same lane as the bus.
• D. Ignore the bus if there is no traffic behind you.

Answer: (B)

When a school bus is stopped with its lights flashing on a two-lane road, you must come to a complete stop. The flashing lights indicate children may be crossing or boarding at the edge of the road, and a passing vehicle could put them in danger. Stop well before the bus and stay stopped until the lights are turned off and the bus proceeds or a flagger or law enforcement officer signals you to move. Do not pass the bus or slow down and go around it. This rule protects children, and on a two-lane road all directions are required to stop; only a physical barrier between directions would change that requirement.