When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing on a multi-lane road with a median, what must you do?

• A. Stop and do not pass until the lights stop flashing and the bus resumes motion, unless a separate median barrier clearly divides traffic
• B. Continue driving and pass if you're in a hurry
• C. Slow down and stay behind the bus
• D. Stop only if bus is in your lane

Answer: (A)

Red flashing lights on a school bus mean you must stop to protect children as they load and unload. On a multi-lane road with a median, this rule applies to traffic in both directions. You are required to come to a complete stop and stay stopped until the bus resumes motion and the lights are off. The only time you wouldn’t have to stop on the opposite side is if a physical median barrier clearly separates traffic, preventing crossing paths with the bus. The other options would put children at risk or violate the law because red lights signaling a stopped bus indicate you must halt, not merely slow down or proceed in your lane.