When a crosswalk has pedestrians waiting, what should you do?

When a crosswalk has pedestrians waiting, what should you do?

• A. Speed up to pass before they cross.
• B. Slow down and stop if necessary to yield to the pedestrians.
• C. Honk and proceed.
• D. Ignore and continue.

Answer: (B)

Pedestrians waiting to cross a crosswalk have the right of way, so you must yield to them. When someone is waiting, slow down and stop if necessary to allow them to cross safely. This protects pedestrians and prevents collisions. Speeding up to beat them across is dangerous and puts people at risk. Honking and continuing can startle and confuse pedestrians and still doesn’t give you the right of way. Ignoring pedestrians is unsafe and illegal.

Pedestrians waiting to cross a crosswalk have the right of way, so you must yield to them. When someone is waiting, slow down and stop if necessary to allow them to cross safely. This protects pedestrians and prevents collisions. Speeding up to beat them across is dangerous and puts people at risk. Honking and continuing can startle and confuse pedestrians and still doesn’t give you the right of way. Ignoring pedestrians is unsafe and illegal.