What is the correct procedure for a Class 2 driver when a school bus ahead has stopped with its alternating red lights flashing and stop arm extended?

Question: What is the correct procedure for a Class 2 driver when a school bus ahead has stopped with its alternating red lights flashing and stop arm extended?

Answer options: ✅ Stop at least 20 metres before the school bus, regardless of the direction of travel, until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

• Slow down and pass with caution if there is no median separating traffic.
• Proceed past the school bus on the left if the lane is clear.
• Stop only if children are visible outside the school bus.

Correct answer: Stop at least 20 metres before the school bus, regardless of the direction of travel, until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

Explanation: In most Canadian provinces, drivers, including Class 2 operators, must stop a safe distance (typically 20 metres) from a school bus with flashing red lights, regardless of the direction of travel, to ensure the safety of children.