What should you do if you approach a school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended on a two-lane road?

• A. Stop and wait until lights stop
• B. Slow to 15 mph
• C. Pass with caution
• D. Honk and proceed

Answer: (A)

When a school bus has its red lights flashing and the stop arm extended on a two-lane road, you must come to a complete stop and remain stopped. The red lights mean the bus is loading or unloading children, and the stop arm protects them as they cross. Since there’s no barrier between directions on a two-lane road, vehicles from both directions are required to stop. Stay stopped until the bus turns off its red lights and retracts the stop arm, and only then proceed when it’s safe. Slowing down, passing, or honking and continuing are not appropriate and can endanger children.