Road safety in school zones: make it your business

As a motorist, you must always respect the Highway Safety Code to ensure your safety and that of other road users. In school zones, it’s important to be on high alert due to the presence of children, bicycles, and buses. Do you know the rules specific to these areas? Answer the following questions to find out.

1. What does the diamond-shaped road sign with two schoolchildren mean?
   a) You’re entering a school zone or crossing a school crossing
   b) You’re approaching a school zone or school crossing
   c) You must immediately yield to pedestrians and buses
2. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
   a) In a school zone, pedestrians have the right-of-way even if there’s no stop sign or traffic light
   b) Fines double during school hours and in school zones
   c) A school zone also defines the area where you can park to drop off your children
3. True or false?
   You must follow the orders given by school crossing guards, even if the traffic signs indicate otherwise.

Answers

1. b) The diamond-shaped sign indicates that you are approaching a school zone or crossing. Slow down immediately. A similar sign in the shape of a pentagon marks the beginning of the school zone.
2. c) Illegal parking is still commonly seen in school zones and can endanger children’s safety. Make sure you stop only in designated drop-off areas.
3. True. In school zones, the authority of crossing guards prevails over traffic signs. These specially trained individuals manage traffic to ensure everyone’s safety, especially that of children.

Road safety in school zones is a top priority.

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