| KylieDog said: What is this not passing school bus rule? Why can people not go around them, providing it is clear? |
School buses in USA have warning lights and a stop sign that comes out by the dus driver. The bus first flashes yellow to warn people they are going to be stopping soon. The lights then go to red and the sign comes out when the doors open. Cars aren't allowed to pass while it is flashing red and sign out.
I didn't know this rule which I was reading up on..
"You also must stop even if you are on the opposite side of a highway divided by a median or physical barrier"
I would assume it would be okay if there was a divided road by a median or barrier considering I believe you don't even have to stop for emergency vehicles on the other side of a median.
I am wondering what lights they flash at railroad crossings. I believe they might just keep the yellow on the whole time but not sure considering they do open the door (to look out) so it should turn red. I always pass buses along with everyone else on 4 lane roads with railroad crossings (50 mph road). It is pretty safe to assume that they are only stopping for the railroad and not letting any kids out so I believe it is legal (since everyone does it).
