You are driving in a school zone during school hours and see children near a crosswalk. The best action is to:

• A.Maintain freeway speed because children should watch for you
• B.Honk continuously and keep your speed
• C.Obey the school-zone speed (generally 25 mph unless posted otherwise) and be ready to stop
• D.Pass other cars that have slowed down

Why

School zones require extra caution and generally a 25 mph limit near the school. Children can be unpredictable, so be prepared to stop.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Speed Limits · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-035).

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