Which statement about school zones during posted hours is correct?

• A. Stop entirely at all times.
• B. Ignore the posted school zone rules.
• C. Stop only if children are present.
• D. Slow down, watch for children, and obey the reduced speed limit.

Answer: (D)

In a school zone during posted hours, the goal is to protect kids by reducing speed and staying extra alert. The best statement captures this by telling you to slow down, watch for children, and obey the reduced speed limit. Being prepared to slow and stop if needed, even when you don’t see anyone, is the core safety behavior here.

Stopping completely all the time isn’t required unless you’re at a specific signal or sign that calls for a full stop. Ignoring the posted rules is unsafe and illegal. Stopping only if children are present isn’t reliable because children can dart into the road unexpectedly and you must anticipate that possibility. So the proper approach is to slow down, scan for kids, and follow the posted lower speed limit during those hours.