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School bus: amber lights flashing

School bus: amber lights flashing

The bus is coming to a stop to pick up or drop off passengers. Slow down and prepare to stop.

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The upper amber lights on this school bus start flashing. What does it mean?

  1. The bus is about to stop to pick up or drop off passengers; slow down and prepare to stop (Correct answer)
  2. The bus is about to turn; pass it quickly
  3. There are no children on board
  4. The bus has broken down

Explanation: Flashing amber lights warn that the bus is coming to a stop and its red lights will follow. Slow down and get ready to stop, whether you are behind it or coming toward it.

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School bus: red lights flashing, stop arm out

Stop whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it. From behind, stop at least 20 m away. On a road with a median, only traffic behind the bus must stop. Do not go until the bus moves or the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is folded.