School zone
Also known as: school speed zone, school safety zone
A length of roadway near a school where lower speed limits apply during posted hours or when children are present. Fines for speeding and other moving violations are typically increased, and passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm carries additional penalties.
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Practice questions
- A five-sided pentagon sign warns you of what? · North Carolina practice question
- In winter, why should you approach bridges, overpasses, and shaded spots more slowly than... · Illinois practice question
- You see a round road sign ahead in Texas. According to the manual, what does this shape in... · Texas practice question
- A five-sided yellow sign means: · Oregon practice question
- What does a 5-sided (pentagon) road sign mean? · California practice question
Frequently asked questions
- What is the speed limit in a Pennsylvania school zone? · Pennsylvania FAQ
- What is the speed limit in an Illinois school zone? · Illinois FAQ
- How fast can I drive in an Oregon school zone? · Oregon FAQ
- What is the speed limit in a Florida school zone? · Florida FAQ
- What is the speed limit in a Texas school zone? · Texas FAQ
Articles
- How to Pass the Illinois Written Exam on Your First Try · Illinois article
- How to Pass the Texas Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Texas article
- How to Pass the Florida Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Florida article
- Failed the DMV Test? What to Do Next, State by State · Article
- How to Pass the Pennsylvania Knowledge Test on Your First Try · Pennsylvania article
Road signs
- Begin Higher Fines Zone · Sign
- End School Speed Limit · Sign
- End School Zone · Sign
- School Advance Warning · Sign
- School Speed Limit When Flashing · Sign
Pavement markings
- SCHOOL Pavement Word Marking · Pavement marking
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