By Jenni Eby
City of Wyoming Department of Public Safety
Traffic Tuesday Question: School Bus Lights. Welcome to the Traffic Tuesday question. Each week, the question will be posted on Tuesday, and the answer posted Thursday.
You’re driving behind a school bus when its overhead (upper) yellow lights begin flashing. What should you do?
1) Proceed with caution around the bus
2) Prepare to stop behind the bus
3) I’m not sure after last week’s question, I’ll check back Thursday for the answer!
Answer: The answer is prepare to stop! Treat school buses like traffic lights. If the overhead flashing yellow lights are activated, the bus is preparing to stop and you should too (if you’re following behind the bus, you should be able to stop with no problems). If the overhead red lights are on, you need to stop behind the bus.
If the lower flashing yellow hazard lights are activated, you can proceeded around the bus with caution. No matter what lights are flashing, always keep an eye out for kids or people running across the roadway!
