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Difficulty: EasySpecial Zone Signs and Markings

When approaching a pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK signal) with completely unlit (dark) signal heads, drivers are legally required to come to a complete stop before entering the crosswalk.

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The statement is false. An unlit pedestrian hybrid beacon is inactive, so drivers may proceed without stopping as long as the crosswalk is clear.
The statement is false because the default inactive state of a pedestrian hybrid beacon is completely dark. Drivers do not need to stop when approaching an unlit beacon unless a pedestrian is actively in the crosswalk.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and its visual status.
The signal is a pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK signal) and all lights are completely dark (inactive).
Pedestrian hybrid beacons operate differently from standard automated traffic signals.
2
Apply the traffic rule for dark pedestrian hybrid beacons.
Confirm that an unlit beacon allows drivers to proceed through the zone at normal speed without stopping unless pedestrians are crossing.
The dark state is the default resting state of the beacon when no pedestrian has pressed the push button.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Signal States
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Special Zone Signs and Markings

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