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School Zones
- 1/20You see a school bus flashing red lights.
North Carolina law requires all vehicles to stop when a school bus uses its stop sign and flashing red lights. Remain stopped until the lights are off and the bus moves.
You are driving in a school zone at 3 PM. The speed limit is
School zones usually have reduced speed limits of 20 Miles Per Hour (MPH) during school hours. Always check signs for specific times or flashing beacons.
If you approach a stopped school bus on a two lane road the required action is
On a two lane road, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus is loading or unloading passengers.
If a school bus stops on a four lane undivided road the law requires action which is
When there is no median, all traffic on a four lane road must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.
If you are behind a bus on a divided highway with median the rules that apply are
Only vehicles following the bus must stop when there is a physical median separating opposing traffic.
If you approach a stopped bus across a turn lane the required response is
On a two lane road with a center turn lane, all vehicles in both directions must stop for school buses.
If a school crossing guard raises their stop sign the driver action required is
Drivers must stop and follow the crossing guards signal in school zones to protect children crossing.
If you speed through a school zone during hours the penalty for violation is
Speeding in a school zone adds 3 points to your license and may include a fine or court appearance.
If a child runs toward the street as you approach a bus stop the action to take is
Children may dart unpredictably into the road near bus stops. Always slow down and stay alert around these areas.
If bus lights flash yellow before stopping the immediate driver reaction needed is
Flashing yellow lights indicate a school bus is about to stop. Drivers must slow down and get ready to stop.
If a bus begins moving after loading students the timing for resuming your motion is
Remain stopped until the red lights turn off and the stop arm is withdrawn. Moving early is illegal.
If you are in the opposite direction on a five lane road with a turn lane the rule that applies is
If you are driving in the opposite direction on a five lane road with a center turn lane, you are not required to stop.
If a school zone has no flashing lights today the legal speed that must be followed is
When lights are not flashing and no children are present, drive the normal posted speed for that area.
If a bus driver uses hand signals to stop you the response needed is
A school bus driver has authority to signal drivers to stop. You must obey their gestures for safety.
If you ignore a stopped school bus the specific license penalty imposed by law is
Passing a stopped school bus is one of the most serious violations in North Carolina and adds 5 license points.
If you are ticketed for speeding through a school zone the legal consequence is
Drivers cited for speeding in a school zone often must appear in court and may face higher fines.
If a school zone warning sign appears ahead the immediate driver response needed is
School zone signs alert drivers to slow down and watch for children crossing or walking near the road.
If you stop at a school bus and a vehicle passes the action you can take is
If another driver illegally passes a stopped school bus, you may report the incident to local authorities.
If you are turning into school parking during dismissal the caution required by the driver is
Traffic is heavy near school entrances during dismissal. Always drive slowly and yield to children and crossing guards.
If a student crosses in front of you unexpectedly the immediate response required is
If a child crosses unexpectedly, you must stop immediately to avoid a crash, even if you have the right of way.