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School zonesQuestion 189 of 223

A school speed limit sign has a WHEN FLASHING plaque. When does the school speed limit apply?

  1. Only while the beacon on the sign is flashing
  2. At all times of the day
  3. Only when a school bus is in view
  4. Only on school days after 6 PM
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Correct answer: Only while the beacon on the sign is flashing

The flashing beacon shows the periods when the school speed limit is in effect. When the beacon is not flashing, the school speed limit does not apply.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 7B.05 School Speed Limit Signs and Plaques, page 1021

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026