West Virginia School Buses & Stop Laws

On a four-lane divided highway in West Virginia WITHOUT a physical barrier, when a school bus shows flashing red lights on the opposite side, you must:

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against W. Va. Code §17C-12-7
A

Continue driving without stopping.

WV requires stopping even on divided highways without a barrier.

B

Stop until the lights stop flashing.

Correct answer

C

Slow to 15 mph.

Reduced speed is not the rule; stopping is required.

D

Stop only if children are visible.

Flashing lights alone require a stop.

Detailed Explanation

West Virginia has one of the strictest school-bus laws: drivers must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on ANY road, including divided highways, UNLESS a physical barrier separates the lanes. This is stricter than California, which exempts any divided highway with a median.

Source: W. Va. Code §17C-12-7

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