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School and Residential Zone
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1.What is the default speed limit in most residential areas in Ontario?
The general speed limit in residential zones across Ontario is 50 kilometres per hour. This applies unless a lower limit is posted by the municipality.
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School and Residential Zone
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2.What is the typical speed limit in school zones during school hours in Ontario?
School zones usually have reduced limits between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour. These limits are in effect on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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School and Residential Zone
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3.When is it necessary to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?
Drivers must stop in both directions when a school bus has flashing red lights and no median separates traffic. Failing to do so is both dangerous and illegal.
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School and Residential Zone
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4.What is the safe stopping distance when approaching a school bus from behind?
Drivers approaching a school bus from the rear must stop at least 20 metres away. This gives children space to cross safely in front of the vehicle.
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School and Residential Zone
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5.When can a driver proceed after stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?
Drivers must remain stopped until the bus has moved or the flashing red lights and stop arm are no longer active. Proceeding too early puts children at serious risk.
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School and Residential Zone
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6.What is required at a pedestrian crossover or school crossing with a crossing guard?
Drivers must stop and yield the whole roadway to crossing guards and pedestrians. Movement is only allowed once everyone has safely reached the sidewalk.
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School and Residential Zone
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7.Why should drivers not rely on children to follow traffic laws?
Children may cross roads suddenly without checking for traffic. Drivers should always expect the unexpected near schools and residential areas.
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School and Residential Zone
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8.When is extra caution especially important around children in residential areas?
Children are harder to see at twilight, yet may still be playing outside. Reduced visibility increases the risk of not noticing a child near the road.
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School and Residential Zone
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9.What is the purpose of a community safety zone sign?
Community safety zones mark locations where pedestrian safety is a concern. These zones often exist near schools, parks, and residential neighborhoods.
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School and Residential Zone
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10.If a school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a median, what must the approaching driver do?
If there is a median between the lanes, only traffic behind the school bus must stop. Drivers approaching from the opposite side may proceed carefully.
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School and Residential Zone
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11.What should you do when driving through a school zone during school hours?
School zones require reduced speeds and increased awareness during designated hours. Children may cross unpredictably, even if signs are not clearly visible at first.
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School and Residential Zone
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12.If a crossing guard is in the middle of the road with their stop sign raised, what must drivers do?
Drivers must stop and yield the entire roadway at school crossings. It is illegal and dangerous to proceed before the guard and all pedestrians are safely on the sidewalk.
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School and Residential Zone
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13.Where should your focus be when driving through a residential neighborhood?
Children may suddenly dart into the road while playing or crossing. Drivers must stay alert and be ready to stop at any moment.
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School and Residential Zone
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14.When driving near a school bus that is picking up or dropping off children, what is your legal responsibility?
Flashing red lights and a stop arm signal that children are boarding or exiting the bus. You must stop unless a median separates your lane from the bus.
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School and Residential Zone
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15.What happens if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights in Ontario?
Failing to stop for a school bus can result in serious penalties, including fines, demerit points, and an increased risk of harming a child.
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School and Residential Zone
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16.In residential areas, what should you assume about parked vehicles near the curb?
Children can emerge suddenly from between parked vehicles. Always drive slowly and cautiously in residential areas where this is possible.
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School and Residential Zone
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17.What is the primary purpose of reducing speed in school zones?
Reduced speed gives drivers more time to stop and react. This is essential for protecting children, who may behave unpredictably near schools.
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School and Residential Zone
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18.When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane road with no median, who must stop?
When there is no median or physical barrier, vehicles in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights to protect children crossing.
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School and Residential Zone
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19.Why is it especially dangerous to drive too fast during twilight in residential zones?
Twilight reduces visibility, but children are often still active. This combination increases the risk of not seeing a child in time to stop safely.
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School and Residential Zone
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20.What should a driver do when approaching a clearly marked school crossing with no crossing guard present?
Even without a guard, school crossings must be approached with caution. Children may cross without warning, and drivers must be ready to stop.
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