Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road SignsHard
You are driving on a Florida road with a school zone ahead. The speed limit sign for the school zone is accompanied by a flashing yellow light. What does the flashing yellow light indicate?
- AThe school is closed, and the regular speed limit applies.
- BThe school zone speed limit is always in effect, regardless of the light.
- CYou must yield to school buses only when the light is flashing.
- DThe school zone speed limit is active only when the light is flashing.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. The school zone speed limit is active only when the light is flashing.
A flashing yellow light accompanying a school zone speed limit sign specifically indicates that the reduced speed limit is currently in effect. When the light is not flashing, the regular, non-school zone speed limit applies.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A flashing light indicates activity, not closure. If closed, the light would typically be off.
- B. This is incorrect; many school zones have variable speed limits indicated by flashing lights.
- C. Yielding to school buses is a separate rule related to their stop arm, not the school zone flashing light.
Flashing School Zone Light
A flashing yellow light accompanying a school zone speed limit sign, indicating that the reduced speed limit is currently active due to school hours or student presence.
- Activates the school zone's reduced speed limit.
- When not flashing, the regular speed limit applies.
- Drivers must slow down and be extra cautious for children.
Memory trick: Flashing yellow, school zone mellow, slow down now, don't be a fellow.