Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

What does this sign mean?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

School Zone Ahead

Answer: B: School Zone Ahead

Explanation

Warns of an upcoming school, kindergarten, or daycare. Slow down in case children dart into the road.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
Oh, is that a pedestrian crossing sign?
Yui
Yui
Not quite! It's actually "School Zone Ahead." It warns you there's a school, kindergarten, or daycare coming up, so you need to slow down in case kids suddenly run into the street.
Hikari
Hikari
Ah, so it's more about where kids might be, not just a crossing!
Yui
Yui
Exactly! Think of it as your cue to be extra alert for little ones who might not look before they dash out.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(4) Warning signs alert road users in advance to hazards or situations on the road that require caution. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(1). This question relates to the “School Crossing” sign/marking (see Appendix 3(1) or 3(2)).

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