When a school bus is stopped off the road without flashing lights:
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Stop only if you’re on the same side of the road as the bus.
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You’re not required to stop - use caution as you pass the bus.
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Stop until the bus driver signals you to go.
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Stop until the bus moves on.
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Explanation
In this situation, the absence of flashing lights indicates that children are not currently boarding or disembarking from the bus. Therefore, drivers are not legally obligated to come to a complete stop but are advised to exercise caution as they pass the bus.
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