When a school bus on the opposite side of a median has red lights flashing, what must you do?

• A. Stop at least 35 feet from the front of the bus and wait for the lights to stop flashing
• B. Honk to alert the bus
• C. Proceed with caution
• D. Slow down and pass carefully

Answer: (A)

Red flashing lights on a school bus mean children may be crossing or about to cross the roadway, so you must stop to keep them safe. The rule applies even if the bus is on the opposite side of a median—the danger zone is wide, and the bus’s lights signal drivers to pause. Stop at least 35 feet from the front of the bus and stay there until the red lights stop flashing and the bus resumes movement. Honking, proceeding with caution, or slowing down to pass while the lights are active can put children at risk, so they aren’t appropriate actions in this situation.