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School crossing

A school crossing ahead. Watch for children and follow the directions of the crossing guard or school safety patroller.

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Practice questions with this sign

What does this sign mean?

  1. Children must not cross here
  2. A playground ahead
  3. A school crossing ahead (Correct answer)
  4. A school zone with no crossing

Explanation: The crosswalk under the children marks a school crossing. Watch for children and follow the crossing guard's directions.

Who may be directing children at the place this sign warns of?

  1. A crossing guard or school safety patroller (Correct answer)
  2. A school bus driver
  3. A parking enforcement officer
  4. A traffic control person at a work zone

Explanation: School crossings are often staffed by a crossing guard or school safety patroller. Follow their directions.

What should you do when you see this sign?

  1. Sound your horn to warn the children
  2. Watch for children and obey the crossing guard or school safety patroller (Correct answer)
  3. Stop only if a police officer is present
  4. Speed up to clear the crossing quickly

Explanation: At a school crossing, children may step out at any time. Follow the directions of the crossing guard or school safety patroller.

Don't mix it up with

School zone

Five-sided, fluorescent yellow-green sign: a school zone ahead. Slow down, use extra caution and watch for children.
Hidden school bus stop ahead

A school bus stop ahead that is hard to see. Slow down, watch for children and for a school bus with flashing red lights.