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Difficulty: HardPedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

When driving on a multi-lane street approaching a marked mid-block crosswalk with advance yield lines ('shark's teeth') painted 20 to 50 feet prior to the crosswalk, a driver yielding to a pedestrian must stop at the advance yield line rather than directly at the crosswalk boundary.

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Advance yield lines are specifically positioned 20 to 50 feet ahead of crosswalks so that stopped vehicles do not obscure pedestrians from motorists approaching in neighboring lanes.

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1
Identify the meaning and function of advance yield lines ('shark's teeth') marked prior to mid-block crosswalks on multi-lane roadways.
Advance yield lines mark the legal stopping point located 20 to 50 feet before the crosswalk.
They dictate where drivers must stop when pedestrians are present in the crosswalk.
2
Analyze the traffic safety rationale behind advance stopping points.
Stopping at the advance line maintains clear sightlines for vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes.
Stopping directly at the crosswalk creates a visual barrier ('multiple-threat' hazard) for other motorists who may not see the pedestrian step into their lane.
3
Assess the truth value of the stem statement.
The statement correctly asserts that drivers must stop at the advance yield line rather than at the crosswalk edge.
Stopping at the painted advance yield line is both the legal requirement and essential for pedestrian safety on multi-lane streets.

Key Concept

Advance Yield Lines and Sightline Management at Mid-Block Crosswalks
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Pedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

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