Red flashing lights on a school bus mean children may be getting on or off, so traffic must stop to keep them safe. If you’re behind the bus and its red flashers are active, you need to stop at least 20 feet away and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves again. That 20-foot distance gives you space to react and prevents passing too close to kids who might be crossing or entering the bus. Honking or trying to pass isn’t appropriate, and turning around to find another route isn’t the right move—you simply wait until it’s safe to proceed.

A flashing yellow left-turn signal means you may turn left, but only after slowing down and yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. It’s a warning to proceed with caution, not a free pass to go immediately. Look for a safe gap in opposing traffic and crosswalk pedestrians, and complete the turn only when the intersection is clear. If traffic or pedestrians prevent a safe turn, wait until it’s safe. This fits because you’re allowed to turn left when safe, rather than requiring a full stop or forcing you to go straight or proceed without slowing.

Staying calm by giving other drivers the benefit of the doubt helps prevent road rage. When you assume they’re doing their best or are briefly distracted, you’re less likely to take their actions as personal slights. That paves the way for a patient, measured response instead of a heated reaction, which keeps you in control and reduces the chance of unsafe driving. This approach works better than arguing with other drivers, which inflames tension and can turn a small annoyance into a confrontation. It’s also safer than speeding up to finish first, a tactic that raises risk for everyone on the road and can provoke more anger in others. Ignoring the problem might seem easier, but it often lets anger build up and can lead to impulsive, unsafe behavior later. If you notice rising anger, take a moment to breathe, slow down, and give extra space. If needed, safely pull over and reset before continuing.

When approaching a roundabout, the essential rule is to yield to traffic already circulating inside the circle. Vehicles in the roundabout have the right of way, so you slow down, look for a safe gap, and merge only when there is room. Once you’re in the circle, keep moving and follow your chosen exit, signaling as you approach it. You also need to yield to pedestrians as you reach crosswalks around the roundabout. The idea of always yielding to pedestrians isn’t accurate because you only yield where pedestrians have the right of way, and the fundamental safety rule is to yield to vehicles already in the circulating lane to merge safely.