What should you do when you see a school crossing guard holding a stop sign?

What should you do when you see a school crossing guard holding a stop sign?

• A. Proceed as normal.
• B. Stop and follow the guard's instructions; proceed when signaled to do so.
• C. Honk to indicate you will slow down.
• D. Turn around and take an alternate route.

Answer: (B)

When you see a school crossing guard holding a stop sign, you must stop and follow the guard's instructions; proceed when signaled to do so. The guard is controlling traffic to keep children safe as they cross, and that directive overrides ordinary driving rules or signals. Remain stopped until the guard clearly indicates it’s safe to go, then proceed with caution. Do not honk, do not ignore the signal and keep moving as if nothing is happening, and don’t turn away to find another route—these actions would endanger pedestrians. Stay alert for kids crossing and be prepared to stop again if the guard changes directions.

When you see a school crossing guard holding a stop sign, you must stop and follow the guard's instructions; proceed when signaled to do so. The guard is controlling traffic to keep children safe as they cross, and that directive overrides ordinary driving rules or signals. Remain stopped until the guard clearly indicates it’s safe to go, then proceed with caution. Do not honk, do not ignore the signal and keep moving as if nothing is happening, and don’t turn away to find another route—these actions would endanger pedestrians. Stay alert for kids crossing and be prepared to stop again if the guard changes directions.