A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:
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Change lanes and pass the bus without stopping.
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Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
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Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously.
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Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
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Explanation
If a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is ahead of you in your lane, you must come to a complete stop. Do not proceed until the lights have stopped flashing and there are no pedestrians crossing the road. Always drive cautiously when near a stopped bus, and be sure to check for children getting on or off.
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