Which statement reflects safe behavior when passing a pedestrian?

Which statement reflects safe behavior when passing a pedestrian?

• A. Honk loudly to warn pedestrians.
• B. When passing by a pedestrian, you could not maintain enough space between the pedestrian and the vehicle, so you slow down.
• C. Pass the pedestrian in the adjacent lane without signaling.
• D. Drive on the sidewalk to pass the pedestrian.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is to prioritize space and time for pedestrians when you’re near them. If you can’t pass a pedestrian with a safe buffer, slow down and wait until you have ample room to pass without encroaching on their space. This reduces the chance of a sudden collision and gives you time to react if the pedestrian moves unexpectedly. Honking isn’t a reliable safety method and can surprise or startle the pedestrian. Moving in a different lane without signaling is dangerous and violates safe driving practices, and driving on the sidewalk puts pedestrians at immediate risk and is not allowed. So the safest choice is to reduce speed when you can’t maintain enough space, until you can pass safely.

The key idea is to prioritize space and time for pedestrians when you’re near them. If you can’t pass a pedestrian with a safe buffer, slow down and wait until you have ample room to pass without encroaching on their space. This reduces the chance of a sudden collision and gives you time to react if the pedestrian moves unexpectedly. Honking isn’t a reliable safety method and can surprise or startle the pedestrian. Moving in a different lane without signaling is dangerous and violates safe driving practices, and driving on the sidewalk puts pedestrians at immediate risk and is not allowed. So the safest choice is to reduce speed when you can’t maintain enough space, until you can pass safely.