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When you come to a school bus with flashing red lights that is stopped to load or unload passengers, you must

Correct answer

  • continue at the same speed.
  • slow down and proceed with caution.
  • increase your speed and pass the bus quickly.

Explanation

Under Washington State law, if you approach a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on a two-lane road, you must stop before reaching the bus, whether it is on your side of the road, on the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching. You must remain stopped until the flashing red lights are turned off or the bus resumes its motion. The Washington Driver Guide recommends continuing to wait until all children have safely left the roadway before you proceed.

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