School and Residential Zone
- 1/25Slow down near schools during drop-off and pick-up hours.
Special speed limits apply during school entry and exit times for childrens safety.
Default speed limit in residential neighborhoods.
Residential zones require low speeds to protect pedestrians and children.
Driving in a Shared Zone where pedestrians walk freely.
These zones prioritize pedestrian safety with very low speed limits.
If School crossing guard’s hand signal to stop.
Crossing guards ensure safe crossing for school children and must be obeyed.
Children are playing near the sidewalk in a neighborhood.
Children can move unpredictably, extra alertness is needed.
Amber lights flashing on a school bus ahead.
Amber lights warn drivers that the bus is about to stop.
Red flashing lights and STOP sign on a school bus.
This indicates children are getting on or off the bus.
Ignore flashing red lights on a school bus if on a separate road.
Drivers must stop unless divided by a physical median.
School bus is not flashing any lights.
Kids may suddenly cross the road even without signals.
Headlights, brake lights, and indicators on a car.
Lights are key to safe navigation and communication with others.
Use your horn frequently in residential zones.
Horn use should be minimal, only for avoiding danger.
Driving with broken or dim lights.
Malfunctioning lights reduce visibility and endanger everyone.
Texting or checking social media while driving.
Mobile use is among the top causes of crashes.
Using hands-free calling while driving.
Even hands-free use takes your focus off the road.
Using your phone for maps while driving.
Always prepare navigation before the journey starts.
School zones have lower speed limits.
Kids are more vulnerable to road accidents.
Seeing a school bus stopped ahead.
Children might cross from either side of the road.
Driving through a school zone at 40 km/h when 30 km/h is posted.
Always follow posted limits near schools.
A child runs into the road from behind a parked car.
React quickly to prevent accidents.
Entering a residential street with no speed signs.
Default limit applies in the absence of posted signs.
Speed bumps near a school or playground.
They’re designed to enforce speed reduction.
Stop signs near schools and crosswalks.
They ensure safe crossing for pedestrians.
Parked cars reduce visibility near a school crossing.
Obstructed view requires extra caution.
Children crossing without a crossing guard present.
Drivers must stop for all pedestrians.
Backing out of a driveway in a residential zone.
Children may be behind your car unexpectedly.