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Difficulty: HardSpecial Zone Signs and Markings

You are driving on an arterial street and approaching a crosswalk controlled by a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal). The signal sequence has just changed from solid red to alternating flashing red lights. A pedestrian who activated the beacon has completely crossed your lane and is walking away on the opposite side of the roadway. What is your legal obligation at this moment?

  1. Come to a complete stop at the stop line, yield to any remaining pedestrians, and then proceed if your lane and crosswalk path are clear.Answer
  2. B
    Remain stopped at the stop line without moving until the beacon lights turn completely dark, regardless of whether pedestrians are in the crosswalk.
  3. C
    Slow down to an advisory speed without coming to a full stop as long as no pedestrians remain directly in your path of travel.
  4. D
    Proceed at normal posted speed because flashing red lights on a hybrid beacon serve only as an advisory warning for drivers to watch for pedestrians.

Answer

Drivers must come to a complete stop at the stop line for alternating flashing red lights on a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, yield to any pedestrians in the roadway, and may then proceed if the crosswalk is clear.
During the alternating flashing red phase of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, drivers are legally required to bring their vehicle to a complete stop. Once stopped, drivers must yield to any pedestrians remaining in the crosswalk. If the crosswalk and immediate path of travel are completely clear, drivers may proceed cautious through the zone, even while the red lights continue to flash.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the active phase of the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon.
The signal phase is alternating flashing red lights following the solid red phase.
Different phases (flashing yellow, solid yellow, solid red, flashing red, dark) convey distinct legal obligations under traffic code.
2
Apply the rule governing a flashing red signal phase on a pedestrian hybrid beacon.
Drivers must treat alternating flashing red beacon lights like a stop sign.
The rule mandates a full stop, followed by checking and yielding to pedestrians in or approaching the crosswalk.
3
Evaluate the traffic and pedestrian scenario.
The pedestrian has cleared the driver's lane and is walking away on the far side of the road.
Since a complete stop was made and no pedestrians remain in or near the vehicle's path, the driver is legally permitted to proceed before the beacon turns dark.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Light Sequences and Legal Driver Duties
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Special Zone Signs and Markings

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