What must you do at a crosswalk with pedestrians in it?

What must you do at a crosswalk with pedestrians in it?

• A. Speed up to clear the crosswalk
• B. Stop and allow the pedestrians to cross; proceed only when the crosswalk is clear
• C. Honk to warn pedestrians
• D. Yield to pedestrians and then continue without checking

Answer: (B)

Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, so you must stop and let them cross. Only proceed when the crosswalk is clear of pedestrians. This keeps people safe and is the legal requirement; honking or speeding up to hurry them is unsafe, and you should still yield if you’re turning, waiting until no one is in the crosswalk.

Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, so you must stop and let them cross. Only proceed when the crosswalk is clear of pedestrians. This keeps people safe and is the legal requirement; honking or speeding up to hurry them is unsafe, and you should still yield if you’re turning, waiting until no one is in the crosswalk.