If a school crossing guard signals you to stop and then indicates to go, what should you do?

If a school crossing guard signals you to stop and then indicates to go, what should you do?

• A. Stop until you are sure the road is clear, then continue.
• B. Stop and then proceed when signaled to go.
• C. Ignore the signal if there is little traffic.
• D. Proceed as soon as you see a gap, ignoring the guard.

Answer: (B)

When a school crossing guard is directing traffic, their signals take precedence to protect pedestrians, especially children. If they tell you to stop, you must come to a complete stop. You remain stopped and scan the crossing for any pedestrians, while waiting for the guard to signal that it’s safe to proceed. Once they indicate it’s okay to go, you may advance carefully, ensuring the crossing is clear. This approach keeps pedestrians safe and aligns with the guard’s authority. Ignoring the signal, waiting for a random gap, or proceeding during traffic when the guard has not given the go-ahead would put pedestrians at risk and is not acceptable.

When a school crossing guard is directing traffic, their signals take precedence to protect pedestrians, especially children. If they tell you to stop, you must come to a complete stop. You remain stopped and scan the crossing for any pedestrians, while waiting for the guard to signal that it’s safe to proceed. Once they indicate it’s okay to go, you may advance carefully, ensuring the crossing is clear.

This approach keeps pedestrians safe and aligns with the guard’s authority. Ignoring the signal, waiting for a random gap, or proceeding during traffic when the guard has not given the go-ahead would put pedestrians at risk and is not acceptable.