A driver comes to a complete stop at a red traffic light at an intersection, intending to make a legal right turn on red. As the driver prepares to execute the turn, a pedestrian steps off the curb into the marked crosswalk across the street segment the driver intends to turn onto, following an active 'WALK' signal. Which of the following actions is the driver legally required to take?
- Yield the right-of-way and remain stopped until the pedestrian has safely cleared the roadway area.Answer
- BComplete the right turn quickly before the pedestrian enters the driver's specific lane of travel.
- CHonk the horn to warn the pedestrian that turning motor vehicles have right-of-way over crossing foot traffic.
- DProceed slowly around the pedestrian while keeping the vehicle within the turning radius.
Answer
The driver must yield the right-of-way and remain stopped until the pedestrian has safely cleared the crossing area.
Even when right turns on red are permitted, drivers are legally required to stop completely and yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian entering or inside the crosswalk with a 'WALK' signal. The driver must wait until the crosswalk is clear before proceeding.
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Right-of-Way Rules for Turning Vehicles and Pedestrians at Controlled Intersections
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