School Bus Safety Features: Stop Arm and Flashing Lights Explained #1289128 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration demonstrates the sequential activation of a school bus’s safety systems: first idle, then stop arm extended with red lights flashing, and finally headlights on for high visibility. The bottom panel shows a full bus stop scenario with a designated "BUS" signpost and deployed stop arm, emphasizing proper stopping protocol for surrounding traffic.

Used on transportation safety pages, driver education sites, or school district resources to teach proper response to school bus signals; matches user intent for understanding legal obligations and child safety procedures.