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Difficulty: HardPedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

You are driving on a two-lane road and approaching an unmarked intersection crosswalk. A visually impaired pedestrian carrying a white cane is standing at the curb edge, listening to traffic cues before attempting to cross. A vehicle directly behind you taps its horn and begins pulling into the opposing lane to overtake you. What legal action must you take in this scenario?

  1. Stop completely before entering the crosswalk, yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian, and remain stopped without honking or revving your engine.Answer
  2. B
    Maintain your speed and proceed through the crosswalk because pedestrians on the curb do not obtain right-of-way until their feet physically enter the roadway.
  3. C
    Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian about the overtaking vehicle behind you, then accelerate through the intersection to prevent a rear-end collision.
  4. D
    Wave your hand out the window to signal the pedestrian that it is safe to cross while pulling onto the right shoulder to let the trailing car pass.

Answer

Stop completely before entering the crosswalk, yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian, and remain stopped without honking or revving your engine.
The driver must bring the vehicle to a complete stop before the crosswalk and yield the right-of-way to any visually impaired pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog. Drivers must not sound their horn or rev their engine, as visually impaired pedestrians rely on subtle traffic noise to determine when it is safe to cross.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vulnerable road user and the legal right-of-way requirement.
Pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired using a white guide cane or guide dog always have the absolute right-of-way at marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Traffic laws grant full protection to visually impaired pedestrians to ensure safe crossing at intersections.
2
Determine the proper vehicle operational procedures when stopped for visually impaired pedestrians.
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop near the crosswalk limit line without blocking the crosswalk, keep the engine quiet, and do not use the horn.
Visually impaired individuals rely on engine noise, traffic sounds, and environmental audio cues to judge vehicle distance and safety.
3
Evaluate the secondary hazard (the trailing vehicle attempting to pass).
Maintain the stop position to safeguard the pedestrian, regardless of improper actions by drivers behind.
It is illegal to pass any vehicle stopped at an intersection or crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Right-of-Way for Visually Impaired Persons and No-Passing Rules at Crosswalks
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Pedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

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