When you are behind a school bus that has stopped outside city limits and its red flashers are on, you should:

• A. Stop behind the bus and honk to get its attention
• B. Stop at least 20 ft away and wait for red lights to stop flashing
• C. Proceed with caution until all traffic passes
• D. Turn around and find another route

Answer: (B)

Red flashing lights on a school bus mean children may be getting on or off, so traffic must stop to keep them safe. If you’re behind the bus and its red flashers are active, you need to stop at least 20 feet away and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves again. That 20-foot distance gives you space to react and prevents passing too close to kids who might be crossing or entering the bus. Honking or trying to pass isn’t appropriate, and turning around to find another route isn’t the right move—you simply wait until it’s safe to proceed.