Quiz: Back to school road rules

Posted 17 January, 2026 John Pedler

It’s almost the end of January, which means it’s nearly time for kids to head back to school.

It also means there’ll be more traffic on the road, particularly at drop-off and pick-up times.

Take our quiz to see if you’re road-rules ready for the new school year.  And, if you have littlies heading back to school, here are a few tips to help you get back into the swing of a new school year.

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1. When do 25km/h school zone speed limits apply?

A. When a person under 18 (or a student of any age wearing a school uniform) is within the area designated by the school zone signs

B. On school days between 8am and 9.30am and 2pm and 4pm

C. When a pedestrian is crossing the road

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2. What’s the minimum age to ride an e-scooter on the road?

A. No age limit

B. 16 years old

C. 18 years old

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3. Who’s allowed to ride a bike on the footpath?

A. Children 16 years and under

B. Anybody

C. Children 16 years and under with adult supervision

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4. When do the 40km/h school speed limits apply?

A. 24/7 except weekends and school holidays

B. Only when children are between the 40km/h signs

C. On school days between 8am and 9.30am and 2pm and 4pm

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5. How do you identify an emu crossing?

A. Red and white striped posts holding orange flags marked ‘Children crossing’

B. Yellow lights sitting atop red and white striped posts

C. Pedestrian crossing signs and parallel striped lines on the road

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6. How long can you park in a ‘no stopping’ zone?

A. Long enough to pick up passengers

B. Not at all

C. Two minutes

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7. Can a three-year-old ride in the front seat of a car with two or more rows of seats?

A. Only if all rear seats are being used by children under seven-years-old

B. Yes, if they’re in an approved child restraint

C. No