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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

A motorist approaches a marked mid-block crosswalk equipped with yellow Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) that have just been activated by a pedestrian at the curb. What action is the driver legally required to take upon seeing the flashing beacons?

  1. A
    Maintain posted speed and proceed cautiously without stopping, as yellow flashing lights serve strictly as advisory warnings for motorists.
  2. Stop and yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian crossing or entering the crosswalk, proceeding only after pedestrians have safely cleared the path.Answer
  3. C
    Proceed through the crosswalk without stopping unless a solid red signal phase or a uniformed traffic control officer is present.
  4. D
    Stop completely at the stop line and remain stationary until the flashing yellow beacons turn completely off, regardless of pedestrian location.

Answer

The driver must stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing or entering the crosswalk, proceeding once the pedestrians have safely cleared the vehicle's path.
When Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are activated at a crosswalk, drivers must yield right-of-way and stop for pedestrians. Once pedestrians have safely cleared the vehicle's lane and direction of travel, the driver may proceed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and active state
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are actively flashing yellow at a pedestrian crosswalk.
Actuated RRFBs signal that a pedestrian is currently utilizing or preparing to enter the crosswalk.
2
Determine legal driver obligations for activated crosswalk beacons
Motorists must yield right-of-way and bring the vehicle to a stop to allow pedestrians to cross safely.
Traffic laws dictate that rapid yellow flashing crosswalk beacons reinforce mandatory pedestrian right-of-way rules.
3
Determine when proceeding is legally permitted
Motorists may move forward once pedestrians have safely cleared the travel lane and path of the vehicle.
Drivers are not legally obligated to stay stopped until the beacon timer fully expires if the crosswalk is clear.

Key Concept

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Driver Compliance and Pedestrian Right-of-Way
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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