On a multi-lane highway, you approach a school bus coming from the other direction that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You:
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Must put on your emergency flashers.
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May pass, if the bus driver indicates that the way is clear.
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Are not required to stop.
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May not pass.
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Explanation
On a multi-lane highway, you are not required to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if you are traveling in the opposite direction. This rule applies specifically to multi-lane highways or multi-lane private roads, which are defined as roads with at least four lanes, having two or more lanes of traffic in each direction.
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