If you are traveling in the opposite direction on a highway with a median, what should you do when a school bus is picking up or dropping off children?

When traveling on a highway that has a median, the law allows you to continue driving without stopping when a school bus is picking up or dropping off children in the opposite direction. The presence of the median provides a physical barrier that indicates the traffic is separate and therefore, you are not required to stop.

This regulation is based on the need to balance safety for children getting on and off the bus while also considering traffic flow on the opposite side. However, it is always advised to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings, as children may still be near the bus or crossing the road unexpectedly. On the other hand, stopping or proceeding with caution in this scenario is not necessary unless the bus has its lights flashing and stop arm extended; these signals apply primarily to vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus.