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Difficulty: Very hardPedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

When approaching an intersection where a vehicle ahead in an adjacent lane has stopped at an unmarked crosswalk to yield to a pedestrian, a driver may legally pass the stopped vehicle provided the pedestrian has not yet stepped into the driver's specific lane of travel.

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The statement is False. It is illegal to pass any vehicle stopped at a marked or unmarked crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross, regardless of whether the pedestrian is visible or currently in your lane.
The correct evaluation is False. Passing a vehicle that is stopped at any crosswalk (marked or unmarked) to permit a pedestrian to cross is dangerous and strictly illegal under traffic laws. The stopped vehicle masks the pedestrian from view, making passing extremely hazardous.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core scenario
A driver is considering passing a vehicle stopped at an unmarked crosswalk while a pedestrian is crossing.
Traffic safety rules specifically regulate driver behavior around stopped vehicles at intersections and crosswalks.
2
Apply the statutory rule regarding stopped vehicles at crosswalks
Drivers approaching from the rear or an adjacent lane are prohibited from passing a vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian.
Passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk creates a blind spot hazard where the passing driver cannot see the crossing pedestrian until it is too late to avoid a collision.
3
Evaluate the lane occupancy exception premise
The premise that a driver may pass if the pedestrian is not in their specific lane is invalid under traffic safety laws.
Pedestrian right-of-way protection extends across the entire crosswalk area, prohibiting overtaking anywhere within the crosswalk zone.

Key Concept

Absolute prohibition against passing vehicles stopped for pedestrians at marked or unmarked crosswalks
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Pedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

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