Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Signs and SignalsEasy
A driver is approaching a school zone during school hours and observes a flashing yellow signal below a school zone sign. What action is required?
- AIncrease speed to clear the school zone as quickly as possible.
- BReduce speed to the posted school zone limit and be prepared to stop.
- CProceed with caution, but only stop if a school bus is loading or unloading.
- DMaintain current speed, but be prepared to stop if children are present.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Reduce speed to the posted school zone limit and be prepared to stop.
Flashing yellow signals in a school zone indicate that the school zone speed limit is in effect. Drivers must reduce their speed to this limit and exercise extra caution for children.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Increasing speed is dangerous and illegal in a school zone.
- C. This is insufficient; a speed reduction is mandatory, not just stopping for a bus.
- D. Maintaining current speed is incorrect; a speed reduction is legally required.
Flashing Yellow School Zone Signal
A flashing yellow light below a school zone sign indicates that the school zone speed limit is currently in effect and drivers must reduce speed.
- Indicates active school zone hours.
- Requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit.
- Exercise heightened caution for children.
Memory trick: Yellow light means 'Slow for the little ones' in the school zone.