How should you respond to a school bus that has stopped with its red lights flashing?

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, it indicates that children are either getting on or off the bus. The law requires drivers to stop their vehicles whenever they encounter a school bus with its red lights activated. This is critical for the safety of children who may be crossing the road or walking to and from the bus.

Stopping ensures that you give children the time and space to safely enter or exit the bus without the risk of being hit by passing vehicles. This requirement is part of various traffic laws designed to protect the most vulnerable road users—children. Therefore, remaining at a standstill until the bus lights stop flashing is not only a legal obligation but also an important safety measure.