What should you do if you encounter a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?

When you encounter a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, the correct action is to stop your vehicle and wait until the lights stop flashing. This requirement is established to ensure the safety of children who may be boarding or disembarking from the bus. The flashing red lights serve as a signal that children may be crossing the road and need to be protected from oncoming traffic.

Stopping allows children to safely enter or exit the bus and cross the street, as they may be unpredictable in their movements. By adhering to this law, drivers play a crucial role in preventing accidents and protecting young pedestrians.

The other choices present actions that could endanger both the children and other road users. Speeding up to pass the bus could lead to serious accidents as children may suddenly appear. Honking the horn does not promote safety and may startle children or distract the bus driver. Continuing to drive while only watching for children does not provide the immediate safety necessary when the bus is loading or unloading passengers.