You must stop for a school bus if you are approaching it (it is loading or unloading students) and there are three total lanes. True or False?

When you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading students, the law requires you to stop regardless of the number of lanes present. In the case of three lanes, the key consideration is the presence of the school bus and whether it has its stop arm extended and lights flashing. This is because the safety of children getting on and off the bus takes precedence, and stopping is necessary to prevent accidents.

In addition, the law is designed to provide a safe environment for students, who may be crossing the street or walking in the vicinity of the bus. Therefore, all vehicles, on both sides of the road, must stop for a school bus under these circumstances, ensuring that every possible precaution is in place to protect young pedestrians. This rule applies irrespective of lane configurations in order to maintain a consistent standard for driver behavior around school buses.