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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

If a pedestrian has already stepped into a marked crosswalk while the solid 'WALK' signal was displayed, they are legally allowed to finish crossing when the signal changes to a flashing upraised hand ('DON'T WALK') with a numerical countdown, and drivers must yield to them.

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The statement is true because standard traffic safety laws grant right-of-way to pedestrians who start crossing on 'WALK' so they may finish crossing safely during the flashing 'DON'T WALK' countdown phase. Drivers are legally required to yield until the pedestrian reaches the sidewalk.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the pedestrian's starting position relative to the signal phase.
The pedestrian legally entered the crosswalk during the active 'WALK' signal.
Right-of-way rules depend on when the pedestrian initiated crossing relative to the signal state.
2
Evaluate the meaning of the flashing upraised hand ('DON'T WALK') with a countdown timer.
This phase alerts pedestrians on the sidewalk not to start crossing, while permitting pedestrians already in the crosswalk to finish crossing.
The countdown display indicates the remaining time for pedestrians currently in the street to reach the opposite curb safely.
3
Determine driver legal responsibilities.
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are legally within the crosswalk until they have safely cleared the vehicle's path.
Motorists must always exercise due care and yield to pedestrians who entered the crosswalk legally.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Countdown Signal Right-of-Way Rules
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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