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Difficulty: EasyEmergency Vehicles, School Buses, and Work Zones

You are driving on a multi-lane highway separated by a raised physical median. A school bus traveling in the opposite direction stops and turns on its flashing red lights. What are you legally required to do?

  1. A
    Pull over to the far right shoulder and stop immediately until the bus resumes motion.
  2. Proceed with caution, as opposing traffic on a physically divided highway is not required to stop.Answer
  3. C
    Come to a complete stop until the school bus turns off its flashing red lights and retracts its stop arm.
  4. D
    Slow down to 15 mph and prepare to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

Answer

Drivers traveling in the opposite direction of a school bus on a roadway physically divided by a barrier or median strip may proceed with caution without stopping.
Under standard traffic safety laws, when a highway is divided by a physical barrier, unpaved space, or raised median, vehicles moving in the opposite direction of a stopped school bus displaying red lights are not required to stop and may proceed with caution.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the roadway structure
The roadway is a multi-lane highway separated by a raised physical median.
Traffic laws distinguish between undivided roads and physically divided highways.
2
Determine the direction of travel relative to the school bus
The school bus is in the opposite direction on the other side of the physical median.
Physical medians prevent pedestrians and children from crossing into opposing lanes of traffic.
3
Apply the statutory divided highway exception for school buses
Opposing traffic is exempt from stopping when separated by a physical barrier or median.
Drivers should remain alert and continue driving with caution while maintaining safe speed.

Key Concept

School Bus Divided Highway Exception
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Emergency Vehicles, School Buses, and Work Zones

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