What must you do when turning at an intersection with a green light and pedestrians are crossing?

What must you do when turning at an intersection with a green light and pedestrians are crossing?

• A. Proceed immediately without regard to pedestrians.
• B. Stop and wait for a green pedestrian signal only.
• C. Honk to alert pedestrians and continue.
• D. Yield to pedestrians and proceed when it is safe.

Answer: (D)

Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way, so you must yield to them even when you have a green light to turn. Slow down, stop if they are crossing or about to cross, and only proceed once the crosswalk is clear and it’s safe. Rushing through or honking isn’t appropriate and can create danger. So, you turn only after yielding to pedestrians and continuing when it’s safe.

Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way, so you must yield to them even when you have a green light to turn. Slow down, stop if they are crossing or about to cross, and only proceed once the crosswalk is clear and it’s safe. Rushing through or honking isn’t appropriate and can create danger. So, you turn only after yielding to pedestrians and continuing when it’s safe.