When approaching a pedestrian crossing, you should accelerate to clear the crossing.

When approaching a pedestrian crossing, you should accelerate to clear the crossing.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only when there is no pedestrian
• D. It depends on the speed limit

Answer: (B)

At a pedestrian crossing, the priority is safety for people on or about to enter the crossing. You should slow down and be prepared to stop to let pedestrians cross. Accelerating to “clear” the crossing creates a real risk of striking someone and goes against the rule to yield to pedestrians. This applies even if you’re within the speed limit—don’t rush through crosswalks. If there’s no pedestrian visible, you still approach with caution and keep a safe stopping distance in case someone steps onto the crossing. The idea of speeding up to clear the crossing isn’t correct because pedestrian safety always comes first.

At a pedestrian crossing, the priority is safety for people on or about to enter the crossing. You should slow down and be prepared to stop to let pedestrians cross. Accelerating to “clear” the crossing creates a real risk of striking someone and goes against the rule to yield to pedestrians. This applies even if you’re within the speed limit—don’t rush through crosswalks. If there’s no pedestrian visible, you still approach with caution and keep a safe stopping distance in case someone steps onto the crossing. The idea of speeding up to clear the crossing isn’t correct because pedestrian safety always comes first.