When should you stop your vehicle in relation to a school bus with its stop lights on and stop arm extended?

Stopping your vehicle when you are on a highway with a median is correct because the presence of a median provides a separation between opposing lanes of traffic. In Nebraska, and many other states, if you are driving on a divided highway with a physical barrier or median, you are not required to stop for a school bus that has its stop lights on and stop arm extended as long as you are in the opposite lane. However, it is always advisable to remain cautious and aware of children’s safety in any situation involving school buses.

In other scenarios, such as approaching from the opposite direction on a non-divided road, you are required to stop for a school bus regardless of the lane you are in. Additionally, seeing children boarding the bus should always prompt you to stop, as their safety is paramount. The idea that you should never stop as long as you are in the same lane is incorrect; stopping is mandatory when in the same lane or on a non-divided road regardless of the direction of approach due to the potential danger to children.