When you encounter a school bus with flashing signals while responding to a call, you must stop and proceed only after a proper signal given by the bus driver or police officer.

• A. Stop and proceed as soon as the bus driver signals you to go
• B. Stop and proceed only after a proper signal given by the bus driver or police officer
• C. Continue through without stopping if you are on an emergency
• D. Ignore signals if traffic is light

Answer: (B)

When a school bus has its flashing signals active, the priority is protecting children crossing the roadway. You must come to a complete stop and wait until you receive a clear, proper signal to proceed from either the bus driver or a police officer. This signal indicates it’s safe for you to move again, after the bus has finished loading or unloading and any pedestrians have cleared.

Rushing through or ignoring the signals undermines safety and is not allowed. The only time you may move is when an authorized signal from the bus driver or officer directs you to go.