Do not pass stopped school buses. This applies to all lanes on a road, including drivers heading in the opposite direction. Red flashing lights on a school bus mean that all other vehicles must stop. Children may be crossing the street, and the bus itself often blocks drivers’ view. Remember, flashing yellow lights mean the bus is preparing to stop, so you should be, too. Think of school buses as moving traffic lights.

Parents should remind their children of bus stop safety: They should wait on the sidewalk a safe distance from the road, and cross the street at least 10 feet in front of the bus, so the driver can see them.

Let’s all resolve to end the school year next June without any school-zone mishaps caused by inattentive driving. Drive safely, and keep our children safe.