South Australia · Learner's Theory Test · Road rules

You are driving through a school zone and a child is present. What is the maximum speed you may travel?

The answer

50 km/h
60 km/h
25 km/h Correct
40 km/h

Why that's the answer

In South Australia the school zone limit is 25 km/h whenever a child is present. Unlike some other states, the limit is not restricted to set times of day.

Where this rule comes from

Department for Infrastructure and Transport – The Driver's Handbook Official source

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