Before passing a stopped school bus, what must you wait for?

Before passing a stopped school bus, what must you wait for?

• A. The bus to turn off its engine
• B. A police officer to signal you
• C. A bell to ring
• D. The red warning lights deactivate and the driver signals you to pass

Answer: (D)

When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, traffic must stop. You wait until those red lights are deactivated and the driver signals you that it’s safe to pass. This ensures children loading or unloading aren’t in danger. The other options don’t indicate safety: a bus engine turning off isn’t a signal to proceed, a bell isn’t a legal cue to pass, and you only pass when the driver specifically signals or an officer directs you.

When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, traffic must stop. You wait until those red lights are deactivated and the driver signals you that it’s safe to pass. This ensures children loading or unloading aren’t in danger. The other options don’t indicate safety: a bus engine turning off isn’t a signal to proceed, a bell isn’t a legal cue to pass, and you only pass when the driver specifically signals or an officer directs you.