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Difficulty: EasyPedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

When approaching a marked crosswalk where a school crossing guard is holding a stop sign in the middle of the street, what is the driver legally required to do?

  1. Stop completely before entering the crosswalk and remain stopped until the crossing guard and all pedestrians have safely cleared the roadway.Answer
  2. B
    Proceed slowly through the crosswalk if children are not directly in front of the vehicle.
  3. C
    Sound the horn to alert the crossing guard and continue at the posted speed limit.
  4. D
    Pass any stopped vehicles in front of you if your lane appears unobstructed.

Answer

The driver must stop completely before entering the crosswalk and remain stopped until the crossing guard and all pedestrians have safely cleared the roadway.
When a school crossing guard displays a stop sign, drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete stop before entering the crosswalk and remain stopped until both the guard and all pedestrians have completely stepped out of the roadway.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic control directive
Recognize that a school crossing guard holding an upright stop sign has legal authority to stop traffic at a crosswalk.
State traffic laws mandate compliance with official crossing guards in school zones.
2
Execute the required driver action
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop behind the stop line or crosswalk marking and wait until the street is completely clear.
Proceeding prematurely or attempting to maneuver around stopped traffic endangers pedestrians.

Key Concept

Pedestrian and Crosswalk Safety in School Zones
Estimated Time:45s
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Pedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

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