School Crossing Sign
Pedestrian crossing ahead near school area
In short: A School Crossing sign warns that a pedestrian crossing used by schoolchildren is ahead. Slow down, watch for children and crossing guards, and be prepared to stop — children may enter the crosswalk without looking.
What to do
Slow down and watch for children crossing. Be prepared to stop.
Tips
Children may not look before crossing. Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalk.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Slow down and watch for children crossing. Be prepared to stop.
Common mistake
Not stopping for children in crosswalk or crossing guard
How to recognize this sign
Also searched as school crossing signs, school zone crossing sign, or children crossing sign.
About school signs
School signs use a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon or rectangle. They mark school zones and crossings where reduced speed limits apply when children are present or lights are flashing. The test asks both what the sign means and the speed rules it triggers.
Practice questions about this sign
This sign is most commonly found near:
- A. Schools, parks, and playgrounds
- B. Hospital entrances
- C. Interstate on-ramps
- D. Construction zones
Show answer
A. Schools, parks, and playgrounds — The pentagonal (five-sided) school crossing sign is specifically designed for school zones. Its unique shape makes it recognizable even when visibility is low.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the School Crossing Sign mean?
Pedestrian crossing ahead near school area
What should you do at a School Crossing Sign?
Slow down and watch for children crossing. Be prepared to stop.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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