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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Vulnerable Road User Laws

You are driving on a two-lane street and observe a vehicle directly ahead in your lane slowing down and stopping before a marked crosswalk. What action must you take as you approach the stopped vehicle?

  1. A
    Overtake the stopped vehicle at a reduced speed after checking that your immediate travel lane is clear of pedestrians.
  2. Stop behind the stopped vehicle and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed before proceeding.Answer
  3. C
    Sound your horn to alert pedestrians of your intent to pass, then carefully navigate around the stopped vehicle.
  4. D
    Yield only if a regulatory stop sign or pedestrian flashing signal is actively illuminated at the crosswalk location.

Answer

Stop behind the stopped vehicle and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed before proceeding.
Whenever a vehicle stops at a marked crosswalk or at an intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross, drivers approaching from behind must stop and remain stopped. Overtaking or passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian is strictly prohibited by law because the stopped vehicle obscures the driver's view of the crossing pedestrian.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic hazard ahead.
Recognize that a vehicle stopped ahead at a marked crosswalk indicates a pedestrian is currently crossing or preparing to cross.
Vehicles ahead often obstruct the line of sight to pedestrians crossing from the curb or opposite side.
2
Apply statutory pedestrian right-of-way laws.
Determine that passing any vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian is strictly prohibited by traffic safety laws.
Passing a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk is a severe hazard that frequently results in pedestrian collisions.
3
Execute the required driver response.
Bring your vehicle to a complete stop behind the lead vehicle and remain stopped until the crosswalk is clear.
Ensures complete compliance with vulnerable road user safety laws and protects pedestrians.

Key Concept

Prohibition of Passing Stopped Vehicles at Crosswalks
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Pedestrian and Vulnerable Road User Laws

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