When approaching a school bus with red lights flashing, which statement correctly describes the rule for stopping?

• A. You must stop from both directions.
• B. You must stop from both directions except when you are on a separated, divided highway.
• C. You may pass on the right side only.
• D. You may slow and proceed with caution.

Answer: (B)

When red lights on a school bus are flashing, traffic must come to a stop to protect children boarding or exiting the bus. This rule applies from every direction unless there is a physical barrier or median separating the directions. On a separated, divided highway, the opposing traffic is not required to stop because the barrier keeps the lanes apart and prevents cross-traffic risk. On all other roads, you must stop in both directions; only slowing or proceeding with caution is not acceptable while the red lights are flashing.