When should you slow down in school zones?

• A. Slow down during school hours, typically during arrival and dismissal times, and be extra vigilant for children.
• B. Slow down only during lunch.
• C. Slow down only on weekends.
• D. Do not slow down in school zones.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that school zones require reduced speeds whenever children are nearby, especially during times when they are coming to and leaving school. Slow down during school hours, with extra attention during arrival and dismissal, because kids can appear suddenly at crosswalks, in neighborhoods around the school, or when buses are loading and unloading. Being prepared to stop and scanning for pedestrians, buses, and crossing guards helps prevent accidents in areas where kids are often unpredictable.

The other options don’t fit because lunch isn’t the only time kids are near the road, weekends aren’t typically when school zones are active, and not slowing down at all around schools creates real danger for children.