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Difficulty: EasyPedestrian and Vulnerable Road User Laws

When approaching a mid-block pedestrian crosswalk controlled by a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) displaying two solid red lights, what action is the driver legally required to take?

  1. Come to a complete stop and remain stopped while the lights are solid red.Answer
  2. B
    Treat the signal as an advisory warning and proceed slowly without stopping if no pedestrian is seen.
  3. C
    Slow down and yield, but stop only if a pedestrian is actively walking in your lane.
  4. D
    Maintain the posted speed limit as long as you stay alert for pedestrians on the curb.

Answer

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped while the lights are solid red.
A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) displaying two solid red lights requires all approaching traffic to come to a complete stop stop before the crosswalk line and remain stopped while the red lights stay solid, granting exclusive right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the street.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and aspect
The signal is a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displaying two solid red lights.
Recognizing the signal phase determines the required driver action.
2
Apply the statutory rule for solid red lights at hybrid beacons
Drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk.
Solid red lights indicate that pedestrians have the right-of-way to cross.
3
Determine duration of the stop
Remain completely stopped until the solid red phase terminates or changes to flashing red.
Proceeding before the solid red phase ends creates an immediate hazard for vulnerable road users.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Compliance
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Pedestrian and Vulnerable Road User Laws

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