Which statement about passing a pedestrian is correct?

Which statement about passing a pedestrian is correct?

• A. When passing by a pedestrian, you could not maintain enough space between the pedestrian and the vehicle, so you slow down.
• B. The driver should accelerate to pass the pedestrian.
• C. Honk to warn the pedestrian.
• D. Drive on the sidewalk to pass the pedestrian.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to yield to pedestrians and give them plenty of space. When a pedestrian is on or near the roadway, the safe, legal action is to slow down and, if needed, stop and wait until they have cleared the path. Honking can startle or confuse, and driving on the sidewalk is dangerous and illegal. Accelerating to pass a pedestrian would reduce your ability to react in time and increase the risk of a collision, so the correct approach is to slow down and wait for a safe gap to pass with ample space.

The main idea is to yield to pedestrians and give them plenty of space. When a pedestrian is on or near the roadway, the safe, legal action is to slow down and, if needed, stop and wait until they have cleared the path. Honking can startle or confuse, and driving on the sidewalk is dangerous and illegal. Accelerating to pass a pedestrian would reduce your ability to react in time and increase the risk of a collision, so the correct approach is to slow down and wait for a safe gap to pass with ample space.