A 3-minute lesson from the Indiana course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
The biggest danger to children who ride a school bus isn't the ride. It's approaching and leaving the bus. The bus's lights tell you what is about to happen.
Know the rule
Amber flashing lights warn that the bus is slowing to load or unload children. Once the bus stops, its red lights and stop arm are activated.
On a two-lane road, a school bus coming toward you stops with red lights flashing and its stop arm out. You must stop, even though you're traveling the opposite direction, because there's no barrier or median between you.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
What do amber flashing lights on a school bus mean?
The bus has broken down
The bus is about to turn right
The bus is making a U-turn ahead
The bus is slowing to load or unload children
Answer: The bus is slowing to load or unload children
Amber lights warn other drivers that the bus is slowing and preparing to load or unload children.