Different vulnerable road users require specific driver actions under state traffic regulations. Which legal driver duty on the right corresponds to each road user scenario on the left?
- A visually impaired pedestrian carrying a white cane near an intersectionStop completely and yield the right-of-way, regardless of traffic signal status
- A bicyclist traveling in a narrow lane that cannot be safely shared side-by-sideAllow full use of the travel lane and refrain from passing until a safe distance exists
- A pedestrian stepping into the road at an uncontrolled intersection without painted linesYield right-of-way, as an unmarked crosswalk legally exists at every intersection corner
Answer
The visually impaired pedestrian matches with stopping completely regardless of signals; the bicyclist in a narrow lane matches with allowing full lane usage; and the pedestrian at an uncontrolled intersection matches with yielding right-of-way at unmarked crosswalks.
Visually impaired pedestrians carrying white canes must be yielded absolute right-of-way with a complete stop. Bicyclists are legally entitled to the full lane when lane width prevents safe side-by-side sharing. Pedestrians at uncontrolled intersections have the right-of-way because unmarked crosswalks exist by law at intersection corners.
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Driver Legal Duties to Vulnerable Road Users
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