What must you do if you encounter a stopped school bus with flashing lights?

When you encounter a stopped school bus with its flashing lights on, it is crucial to stop your vehicle and wait. The flashing lights indicate that children may be boarding or disembarking from the bus, and it is important to ensure their safety by not moving past the bus until it's safe to do so. This law is in place to protect children who may be on the road, as they often do not have the same awareness of traffic dangers as adults do.

Maintaining a safe distance while the bus's lights are flashing helps reduce the risk of accidents, allowing children to cross the street safely in front of or behind the bus without the worry of oncoming traffic. Ignoring this rule and trying to pass the bus can lead to severe penalties and significantly increase the potential for tragedy.