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Difficulty: EasyPedestrian and Vulnerable Road User Laws

You are driving on a city street and approach a mid-block crosswalk controlled by a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. The light signal transitions to a flashing red light while a pedestrian is crossing. What is your legal obligation as a driver?

  1. Come to a complete stop, yield to any pedestrian in the crosswalk, and proceed only when it is safe and clear.Answer
  2. B
    Slow down and proceed through the crosswalk without stopping if the pedestrian is in the opposite lane.
  3. C
    Remain completely stopped until the beacon turns completely dark, even if all pedestrians have crossed.
  4. D
    Overtake and pass any vehicle stopped at the crosswalk if your adjacent lane is open.

Answer

Come to a complete stop, yield to any pedestrian in the crosswalk, and proceed only when it is safe and clear.
At a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displaying a flashing red signal, drivers are legally required to stop completely. After stopping and yielding the right-of-way to any pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk, drivers may proceed cautiously once the crosswalk is clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic signal control type and current phase
The light is a flashing red signal at a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon.
Different beacon phases prescribe specific driver duties.
2
Apply the statutory rule for a flashing red Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
Drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk line.
A flashing red light mandates a stop, equivalent to a stop-sign requirement.
3
Yield right-of-way and verify the crosswalk is clear before proceeding
After stopping and ensuring all pedestrians have safely cleared the roadway, the driver may proceed.
The driver may legally proceed during flashing red once the roadway is clear without waiting for the signal to turn off entirely.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Flashing Red Rules
Estimated Time:45s
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Pedestrian and Vulnerable Road User Laws

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