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Difficulty: MediumPedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

A driver exiting a private driveway onto a public roadway is legally required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians walking on the sidewalk only if a marked crosswalk is painted across the driveway entrance.

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False. Drivers emerging from a driveway or alley must yield to all pedestrians on the sidewalk, whether or not a painted crosswalk is present.
Drivers exiting private driveways or alleys must yield to pedestrians walking on the sidewalk, even when no painted crosswalk lines exist.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the driver's legal obligation when crossing a public sidewalk from private property.
Drivers must bring their vehicle to a stop before driving onto the sidewalk and yield to any approaching pedestrians.
Sidewalks are protected pedestrian areas where pedestrians hold the legal right-of-way over motor vehicles.
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Evaluate whether painted crosswalk markings are required for this right-of-way rule to apply.
Painted crosswalk markings are not necessary.
The legal duty to yield across driveway-sidewalk connections applies automatically, with or without painted lines.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Right-of-Way at Driveways and Sidewalk Extensions
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Pedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

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