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Difficulty: MediumSchool Buses and Children Zones

When a school crossing guard steps into an active school zone crosswalk displaying a STOP paddle, approaching drivers are legally required to come to a complete stop and remain stopped until both the crossing guard and all children have completely cleared the roadway.

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School crossing guards hold legal authority to stop motor vehicles. Drivers must come to a complete stop and wait until the crosswalk is entirely clear of all pedestrians and the guard before proceeding.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal authority of a school crossing guard in a school zone.
Crossing guards have statutory authority to regulate vehicular traffic to protect pedestrians in school children zones.
Directives from authorized crossing guards override standard traffic flow signals.
2
Determine the required vehicle action upon seeing an extended STOP paddle.
The driver must bring the vehicle to a full stop prior to reaching the marked crosswalk boundary.
Stopping before the crosswalk prevents vehicle-pedestrian conflict.
3
Determine when it is legally permissible to resume driving.
The vehicle must remain completely stopped until the entire crosswalk is clear of both pedestrians and the crossing guard.
Premature movement while individuals remain in any portion of the roadway creates an unsafe traffic hazard.

Key Concept

School Zone Crossing Guard Right-of-Way Rules
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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School Buses and Children Zones

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