In a school zone during posted hours, what should you be prepared for?

• A. Higher speed to move through
• B. No special conditions
• C. Reduced speed and increased alertness to children and crossing guards
• D. Only buses must stop

Answer: (C)

In a school zone during posted hours, you must slow down and stay extra vigilant because children can dart into the street and crossing guards may be directing pedestrians. The area is designed to protect kids, so you should be prepared to reduce your speed and to stop or yield when a crossing guard signals or when children are crossing. Buses stopping to pick up or drop off students is common in these zones, and drivers must be attentive to those situations as well. The key idea is to minimize speed and increase awareness to children and crossing guards, rather than driving as if nothing special is happening.