When approaching a school crossing sign, what should you be prepared to do if children are present?

• A. Speed up and pass quickly
• B. Ignore the sign if there are no children
• C. Stop immediately regardless of safety
• D. Slow down and stop if necessary

Answer: (D)

When you see a school crossing sign, the main idea is to be prepared to yield to pedestrians. Children can move unpredictably, so you should slow down and be ready to stop if someone is crossing or about to cross. This stance maximizes safety: you’re giving yourself time to observe, brake smoothly, and stop when necessary to protect kids.

Rushing through would increase the risk of a collision, and ignoring the sign when there are no children nearby isn’t sensible because signs indicate to stay cautious in that area. Stopping immediately regardless of safety is too abrupt and can create unnecessary hazards or backups; you only stop if it’s needed for safety.