What must you do in a school zone when signs indicate a reduced speed?

• A. Stop and wait for a school official to signal.
• B. Ignore signs if there is no children present.
• C. Slow to the reduced posted speed limit during school hours or as signed.
• D. Speed up to the posted limit to clear the zone quickly.

Answer: (C)

When you see signs in a school zone indicating a reduced speed, you must slow down to the posted reduced limit. These limits are set to protect children and can vary by time of day or conditions, so you slow to that specific speed during school hours or as the signs specify, and continue at or below that speed until you’ve passed the zone or the sign ends. This keeps you prepared to stop for kids, crossing guards, or buses and prevents speeding through a zone that’s intentionally slowed for safety. Stopping for a school official isn’t required unless directed by a signal or officer, and speeding up or ignoring the signs would defeat the safety purpose of the zone.