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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

When a pedestrian signal transitions to a flashing raised hand ('Don't Walk') symbol with a countdown timer, pedestrians who have already legally entered the crosswalk must immediately return to the starting sidewalk.

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False. Pedestrians who are already legally in the crosswalk when the flashing raised hand ('Don't Walk') phase begins are permitted to complete their crossing to the far sidewalk.
The statement is false because the flashing raised hand ('Don't Walk') symbol with a countdown timer designates a clearance phase. While it indicates that pedestrians on the sidewalk must not begin crossing, pedestrians who stepped into the street during the solid 'Walk' signal have the legal right-of-way to finish walking to the opposite side.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the purpose of the flashing raised hand ('Don't Walk') countdown signal.
The flashing signal sequence serves as the pedestrian clearance interval, warning that the signal cycle is ending soon.
It establishes a deadline indicating no new pedestrians should enter the street.
2
Determine the right-of-way rule for pedestrians already in the crosswalk.
Pedestrians currently in the crosswalk maintain right-of-way to finish crossing to the destination sidewalk.
Turning around or stopping in active lanes of traffic creates an unsafe hazard for all road users.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Signal Clearance Interval Rules
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