When children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk, what should drivers do?
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Stop after the marked stop line.
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Stop in the crosswalk.
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Enter the crosswalk while the school crossing guard is in the roadway.
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Yield or stop at the marked stop line and without stopping in the crosswalk.
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Explanation
If you see a school crossing guard or children in a crosswalk, you must yield and stop if necessary. Always stop at the stop line and never within the crosswalk.
When driving in school zones, proceed with extra caution. Watch for children crossing, school buses loading or unloading, and parked vehicles that may block your view.
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