What is the rule regarding passing a stopped school bus with red lights on a divided highway?

• A. Stop on both sides regardless of barrier
• B. Stop if you are on the same roadway; if you are on the opposite side of a divided highway with a barrier, you may proceed; otherwise, stop
• C. Slow to 5 mph and pass cautiously
• D. Stop only if there are students attempting to cross

Answer: (B)

On a divided highway, whether to stop for a stopped school bus with red lights depends on the separation between directions. If you’re traveling on the same side as the bus, you must stop. If you’re on the opposite side and there is a physical barrier or median separating the directions, you may proceed. If there’s no barrier, you must stop anyway. This setup safeguards children who might cross on their side while allowing free flow of traffic on the opposite side where crossing isn’t possible due to the barrier. When the bus stops loading and its lights are off, normal driving resumes.