On a two-lane road, when a school bus stops with red lights, you must:

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On a two-lane road, when a school bus stops with red lights, you must:

When a school bus stops with red lights on a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must come to a complete stop. This rule exists to protect children who are getting on or off the bus, ensuring they have a safe space to cross the road or board the bus. You should stop at least about 20 feet away and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus resumes motion. The idea behind this is that danger can be present even if you don’t see a child crossing at that moment, so stopping all traffic prevents any passing vehicle from putting children at risk. In contrast, slowing down and passing, or stopping only in your own lane or only if you see children crossing, would create a serious hazard and is not allowed on a road where red lights are active.

When a school bus stops with red lights on a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must come to a complete stop. This rule exists to protect children who are getting on or off the bus, ensuring they have a safe space to cross the road or board the bus. You should stop at least about 20 feet away and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus resumes motion. The idea behind this is that danger can be present even if you don’t see a child crossing at that moment, so stopping all traffic prevents any passing vehicle from putting children at risk. In contrast, slowing down and passing, or stopping only in your own lane or only if you see children crossing, would create a serious hazard and is not allowed on a road where red lights are active.

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