What is the proper procedure if a bus has to stop on a highway?

When a bus has to stop on a highway, it is crucial to ensure the safety of passengers and other roadway users. Activating hazard lights serves as a warning to other drivers that your vehicle is stopped and may pose a hazard. This visibility is essential, especially in high-speed environments like highways where vehicles may be approaching quickly. Using safety cones, when available, enhances this warning by creating a visual barrier around the bus, indicating to other drivers to proceed with caution and to alert them of the potential need to change lanes or reduce speed.

This procedure helps mitigate the risk of collisions and ensures that both the bus occupants and other road users remain safe while addressing the situation, whether it involves a mechanical failure or any other issue necessitating the stop.