Question

Difficulty: EasyPedestrians and Crosswalk Safety

When approaching a marked crosswalk where a pedestrian has stepped into the crosswalk to cross the street, what action must a driver take?

  1. Stop and yield the right-of-way to allow the pedestrian to safely cross the street.Answer
  2. B
    Pass any vehicle stopped ahead of you that has slowed down to let the pedestrian cross.
  3. C
    Yield the right-of-way only if the crosswalk is located inside a designated active school zone.
  4. D
    Maintain posted speed if the pedestrian is walking on the opposite side of the multi-lane road.

Answer

Stop and yield the right-of-way to allow the pedestrian to safely cross the street.
Drivers must yield the right-of-way and bring their vehicle to a complete stop to allow pedestrians to safely cross at any marked crosswalk.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Observe the roadway ahead and identify pedestrians entering or standing within the marked crosswalk.
Recognize the legal requirement to grant right-of-way to the pedestrian.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all marked crosswalks.
2
Reduce speed and bring the vehicle to a complete stop prior to the crosswalk limit line.
The vehicle waits safely while the pedestrian crosses.
Stopping before the crosswalk protects pedestrians and complies with traffic laws.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Right-of-Way at Marked Crosswalks
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