If a school bus stops to unload children on a four lane highway divided only by a four foot paved strip must vehicles traveling in the opposite direction stop?

Answer 1

Where I live, no. But I imagine it's determined on a "state-by-state" basis.

Generally, vehicles traveling in the OPPOSITE direction do not need to stop for a loading/unloading school bus on a divided highway.

You should research the driving laws for YOUR state; they may be different.

no. if there is any type of median in between the two side u do not have to stop, but most people do any way. if u dont believe me Google it.

Added: The laws of the various states may be different. In the states that I am familiar with - unless the 4 lane roadway is divided by PHYSICAL BARRIER (i.e.: grassed or treed median or a fence/barrier of some type), over which vehicles cannot drive, you must stop. A paved median would not fulfill this requirement and you would have to stop for the signalling bus.

Answer 2

If those children being unloaded could go across the road, then yes.

Another View: The scenario described in the question defines a "divided" roadway in many (most?) jurisdictions and would not require motorists travelling in the opposite direction to stop. CHECK YOUR OWN STATE LAWS CAREFULLY!

Answer 3

Vehicles must stop in both directions as long as the stop sign on the bus is extended. Otherwise, only your direction is required to stop.

Answer 4

In many (most?) states the median described in the question defines a "divided" highway and the opposing traffic is not required to stop. All state laws are different CHECK YOUR OWN STATE!

Answer 5

depends where the 4 lane highway is to be compleatly honest because different places have different rules

Answer 6

Not in Alberta Canada

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

true