In a school zone, a child is crossing the road where there is no crosswalk. Which TWO are the safest actions? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is going straight in lane 2
- School zone (speed limit 30 km/h)
- A child is crossing lane 1 where there is no crosswalk
- Another child on the sidewalk ahead on the right
When you notice a danger such as a child crossing the road without a guardian, you must make a temporary stop (Article 49(1)2(a) of the Road Traffic Act). There is no exception for crossing outside a crosswalk or for a child in the next lane, and also recall the school zone speed limit (30 km/h).
Answer: ②, ⑤
Explanation
When you see a risk of a traffic accident involving a child, such as a child crossing the road without a guardian, you must make a temporary stop (Road Traffic Act Article 49(1)2(a)). This applies even away from a crosswalk, and passing in lane 2 because the child is in lane 1 risks hitting a child who suddenly changes direction. In a school zone, keep to the speed limit of 30 km/h or less and pay attention to children's safety (Article 12(1) and (3)).
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제49조 제1항 제2호 가목, 제12조 제1항, 제3항