Which situations allow you to continue driving without stopping for a school bus?

When a school bus has its stop sign retracted and its lights off, it signals that it is no longer loading or unloading passengers. This is an important safety measure meant to protect children as they enter or exit the bus. In this scenario, it is legal to continue driving because there is no indication that children are present or that it is unsafe to do so.

For the other scenarios, when a bus is parked on a highway, it may still pose a safety concern, and specific rules about passing will depend on the state law. A one-way street does not universally exempt drivers from the requirement to stop for a school bus if it is active and displaying warning signals. Therefore, only when the bus's stop sign is retracted and lights are off can you continue driving without stopping.