What action is required when you approach a school bus with flashing red lights on a divided highway?

• A. In many cases you may proceed if there is a physical barrier separating lanes; otherwise stop
• B. Stop immediately to check for pedestrians
• C. Proceed if you are traveling in the opposite direction
• D. Switch to the shoulder and slow down

Answer: (A)

When a school bus has flashing red lights on a divided highway, the action depends on whether there is a physical barrier between directions of traffic. If there is a barrier or median, traffic traveling in the opposite direction from the bus does not have to stop; you may proceed, but should drive with care and watch for children around the stopped bus on your side. If there is no barrier, you must stop.

That’s why the statement saying you may proceed if there’s a physical barrier, otherwise you must stop, is the best answer. The other options don’t fit because they imply stopping in situations where the barrier allows passing, or they suggest actions not required by the rule (like stopping for pedestrians in this scenario or moving off to the shoulder).