A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You must:
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Stop until the lights stop flashing.
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Reduce your speed, change lanes and pass.
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Stop until all the children have left the bus.
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Pass carefully without stopping if no children are visible around the bus.
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Explanation
When a school bus stops with flashing red lights, it means children are boarding or disembarking. By law, drivers must come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the red lights are turned off, ensuring the safety of students crossing the road. Even after the lights are off, drivers should continue to exercise caution.
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