Stop for school bus when signals flashing

Official Ontario sign code: Rb-86

What this sign means

The stop for school bus sign reminds drivers to stop when a school bus has its upper red lights flashing.

What to do

Stop at a safe distance and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the bus begins moving, or the driver signals that traffic may proceed.

G1 study tip

For the G1 test, regulatory signs are usually about what action is legally required or prohibited. On the G1 test, expect the correct answer to focus on the rule the driver must obey.

Read the official source

Sign images are sourced from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook under the Open Government Licence, Ontario, or from Wikimedia Commons public domain files with Ontario sign-code source matching. The fire route example uses an official Ontario municipal source.

How to Recognize and Use This Sign

Use these study notes to connect the sign image with the action expected on Ontario roads and on the G1 test.

Where you will see it

You usually see it at intersections, lane entries, parking areas, school zones, reserved lanes, or other places where a legal driving rule starts. For Stop for school bus when signals flashing, look at the sign shape, symbol, text, and any posted times or lane arrows before deciding what to do.

Common mistake

A common mistake is passing because the road looks clear. Children may be crossing from either side.

Example on the road

If you are approaching a busy intersection and see this sign before the stop line, decide your lane position and legal movement before you enter the intersection. Use the Stop for school bus when signals flashing sign as the main clue for what the examiner expects you to recognize.

Memory cue

Regulatory signs are the rule signs. First ask what the sign requires or prohibits. For Stop for school bus when signals flashing, connect the visual symbol to the driver action before reading the answer choices.

Stop for school bus when signals flashing FAQs

What does the Stop for school bus when signals flashing sign mean in Ontario?

Stop for school bus when signals flashing is an official Ontario road sign. The key idea is: Stop for school bus when signals flashing is an official Ontario regulatory sign. Regulatory signs tell drivers what they must do, what they must not do, or which lane and movement rules apply.

What should I remember about Stop for school bus when signals flashing for the G1 test?

For the G1 test, regulatory signs are usually about what action is legally required or prohibited. Also remember the practical driver response: Obey the instruction before you enter the intersection, lane, parking area, or restricted zone shown by the sign.