What traffic is required to stop when a school bus makes a stop in the far right lane on a five-lane street?

When a school bus makes a stop to pick up or drop off students, it is crucial to ensure the safety of the children crossing the street. In North Carolina, the law requires that all traffic in the same direction as the school bus must come to a complete stop regardless of the number of lanes. This is to prevent any accidents or injuries as children may unexpectedly step out into the roadway.

In the scenario described, since the bus is in the far right lane of a five-lane street, all vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop when the bus activates its red flashing lights and extends its stop arm. This law applies to ensure that no vehicles can pass the bus until the stop arm is withdrawn and the lights are turned off, allowing for the safe passage of children.

Traffic coming from the opposite direction does not need to stop unless the street is a two-lane road without a physical barrier. However, North Carolina law states that vehicles on the opposite side of a multi-lane road are not required to stop if there are no children present in the crossing zone. Thus, drivers must remain vigilant and responsive to the signals of the school bus when in the vicinity.