What does a White, flashing light on top of a school bus mean?

Answer 1

it is to alert its location and to report mass transit to an aerial view. It is also used to alert the sorrounding trafic of a stop for loading or unloading.

Answer 2

I believe it is just a flashing light to warn other motorists that a school bus is present, and that caution is advised.

Answer 3

It means that either you are color blind to purple or the strobe light you saw had a broken purple lens

At least all of the ones in my area are a slight purple color.

The purpose of it is to make certaing motorists see the bus and be careful as they approach.

Hope that helps

Answer 4

It is there to make the bus more visible under any condition and warns low flying planes or helicopters.

Answer 5

it is there to draw your attention,,and to let you know the bus could stop at any time,,this will keep you alert as to what is going on around you,,this is what the light is meant to do,,so if you noticed it,,it done its job well,,i hope this help,s.

Answer 6

its so other drivers on the road see the bus in hazardous conditions like fog or a heavy snowfall

Answer 7

They turn it on so people can see the bus in fog.

Answer 8

You need to stop if they have that stop sign on side of bus out.
It os to alert you that children are present and crossing the street.

Answer 9

It's to attract your attention and for the bus to be more visible so you see it.

Answer 10

Don't listen to that guy.

It's actually for fog, but most have it on for visability.