School Zone: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the School Zone Mean?
You are entering a school zone. Reduce speed and watch for children.
About This Sign
The fluorescent yellow-green pentagon-shaped school sign marks the beginning of a school zone where reduced speed limits and increased caution are required.
Where you will see it
You meet this fluorescent yellow-green pentagon at the start of a school zone, near a school where children walk and cross the street.
What to do
- Slow down as soon as you pass the sign.
- Watch carefully for children near and on the road.
- Follow the reduced speed limit shown for the school zone.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes slow down only when they see kids. The sign marks where the school zone begins, so reduce speed from that point and keep watching until it ends.
What to remember for the test
Remember the unique pentagon shape and bright yellow-green color. It marks the beginning of a school zone, where reduced speed limits and extra caution are required.
Commonly Confused With
Other School Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the School Zone mean?
You are entering a school zone. Reduce speed and watch for children.
What shape and color is the School Zone?
The School Zone uses the Pentagon shape and Fluorescent yellow-green with black coloring.
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