What should you do when you see a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

What should you do when you see a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

• A. Stop, honk to alert, and continue
• B. Stop, then proceed immediately without waiting
• C. Maintain speed and pass in the crosswalk
• D. Stop, yield the right-of-way, and proceed only after the pedestrian has safely crossed

Answer: (D)

Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way, so you must stop and yield to them until they have safely crossed and the crosswalk is clear. This reduces the risk of a collision and keeps walkers safe. Actions like honking to hurry them along or continuing through the crosswalk while they’re still in it are not appropriate. The correct approach is to stop, yield the right-of-way, and proceed only after the pedestrian has safely crossed.

Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way, so you must stop and yield to them until they have safely crossed and the crosswalk is clear. This reduces the risk of a collision and keeps walkers safe. Actions like honking to hurry them along or continuing through the crosswalk while they’re still in it are not appropriate. The correct approach is to stop, yield the right-of-way, and proceed only after the pedestrian has safely crossed.