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Difficulty: MediumPedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

You are driving on a multi-lane street and see a vehicle in the lane next to yours slow down and come to a complete stop before a marked crosswalk, even though there are no traffic signals at the intersection. Which of the following actions is legally required?

  1. Stop prior to reaching the crosswalk and verify whether a pedestrian is crossing before proceeding.Answer
  2. B
    Pass the stopped vehicle at the posted speed limit if your lane remains clear of obstructions.
  3. C
    Sound your horn continuously to alert the stopped driver to clear the roadway.
  4. D
    Change lanes away from the stopped vehicle and proceed slowly without coming to a stop.

Answer

Stop prior to reaching the crosswalk and verify whether a pedestrian is crossing before proceeding.
When a vehicle stopped in an adjacent lane at a crosswalk comes to a stop, it is frequently yielding to a pedestrian crossing the roadway. Passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk is illegal because the driver's vision of the pedestrian is blocked by the stopped vehicle, creating a high-risk collision scenario.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the potential hazard when a vehicle in an adjacent lane stops at a crosswalk.
Recognize that the stopped vehicle may be obscuring your line of sight to a pedestrian who is currently crossing.
Pedestrians in crosswalks often cannot be seen past a stopped vehicle in an adjacent lane until it is too late to stop safely.
2
Apply the right-of-way law regarding stopped vehicles at crosswalks.
Bring your vehicle to a complete stop prior to the crosswalk line.
Traffic laws prohibit passing any vehicle that is stopped at a marked or unmarked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross.
3
Scan the crosswalk and proceed only when clear.
Safely continue driving after verifying that no pedestrians are in or entering your lane.
Ensures full compliance with pedestrian right-of-way laws and prevents severe collisions.

Key Concept

Passing Stopped Vehicles at Crosswalks
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

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