Far enough back that the bus driver can see you in their mirrors. If you can't "see" them, they can't "see" you.
You should stop 50 feet behind a school bus.
The specific distance you need to stop behind a school bus will depend on your local traffic laws. In general, it is recommended to stop at least 20-30 feet behind a school bus to ensure the safety of students entering or exiting the bus. Always follow the instructions and signage on the school bus and be aware of any specific regulations in your area.
Stop behind the bus until the bus resumes motion or the signal and flashing lightsare no longer displayed. :D
The bus stops flashing its red light and (if applicable) withdraws its stop sign.
school bus .passenger bus
Until the stop sign on the side of the bus is pressed to the bus and the red lights behind it are off and the bus is moving forward again.
Stop
If you meet from behind, stop far enough to allow children to cross the street in front of you and behind the bus. If you are meeting from the front of the bus, the same applies- stop far enough to allow children to pass in front of you and in front of the bus. YOU MUST NEVER pass a bus that is stopped, with their red stop sign out, and/or has their red lights flashing. These signs indicate imminent roadway crossing of children who may be unaware of your presence in the roadway. YOU MUST wait until the sign is retracted, the red lights stop flashing, and the bus proceeds on its way. ONLY THEN may you proceed on your way.
you must stop regardless?
Vehicle drivers must expect that a bus will stop at a bus stop. If it is unsafe to overtake the stopped bus, then the vehicle driver must wait until the way is safe to overtake the stopped bus. If the way is clear, then the vehicle driver doesn't need to stop behind the stopped bus, but can overtake if it is safe to do so. It is all about common sense!
If the median is paved you stop either direction. Grass median, only stop if behind the bus.
No.Added: The laws regarding stoipped school buses are in effect no matter where the bus is operating. In fact they are pretty much universal throughout the entire US, and you can readily assume that when you see one stopped with lights flashing you must stop, wherever you are.