School zones — Nevada Permit Test

In Nevada school zones, the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph.

A child who runs out between parked cars needs a car slow enough to stop in a few feet.

In school zones, the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph.

Unless otherwise posted, school zone limits apply on school days from a half hour before school begins to a half hour after school ends.

Children arrive early and leave late, so the zone stays slow for the whole time they are on the street.

These speed limits are in effect on school days from a half hour before school begins to a half hour after school ends, unless otherwise posted.

School zone flashing lights may be turned off while students are in class; the limit then reverts to the one posted for nonschool hours.

A driver who crawls through a dark zone at the school limit can be rear-ended by traffic at the normal speed.

These lights may be turned off during hours students are actually in classes.

If a crossing guard is in a school zone crosswalk, motorists must wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk before going.

Children often follow the guard or trail behind, and a driver who goes early drives into them.

If a crossing guard is present in a school zone crosswalk, motorists must wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk before proceeding.

Violating the direction of a school crossing guard is a misdemeanor in Nevada.

A guard's raised sign is what stands between children and traffic, so ignoring it can end in court.

Violating the direction of a school crossing guard is a misdemeanor in Nevada.

What is the speed limit in a Nevada school zone?

15 or 25 mph, as posted. A child who runs out between parked cars needs a car slow enough to stop in a few feet. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.33: “In school zones, the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph.”