Nova Scotia Driving Test Practice: Ace your driving test

What should you do if you are approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing on a road with a median?

1. Slow down and proceed with caution.

2. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

3. Pass the bus quickly on the left side.

4. Pass the bus slowly on the right side.

The correct answer is: Pass the bus slowly on the right side.

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, it means that children are boarding or exiting the bus, and it is illegal to pass the bus on any side. The only exception is when there is a physical barrier, such as a median, between the lanes of traffic. In this scenario, the correct action is to pass the bus slowly on the right side. Option A is incorrect because it suggests proceeding with caution, which is not permitted. Option B is incorrect because it instructs to wait until the lights stop flashing, which is not necessary in this situation. Option C is incorrect because passing on the left side is not permitted.