Pedestrian Control Lights: What does the WALK signal indicate?

Pedestrian Control Lights: What does the WALK signal indicate?

• A. Pedestrians may cross only when a green signal is shown.
• B. The WALK signal allows pedestrians to enter; Don't Walk prohibits entry.
• C. The WALK signal means pedestrians must wait until a separate crossing sign.
• D. Don't Walk signals permit entry if there is no traffic.

Answer: (B)

Pedestrian signals guide safe crossing by indicating when you may enter the crosswalk. The WALK signal means you may start crossing and enter the crosswalk. The Don’t Walk signal means you should not start crossing, and you should wait. If a countdown or flashing Don’t Walk appears, you should finish crossing quickly if you already started, but do not enter when the Don’t Walk is shown. The other choices miss the basic rule: the WALK symbol isn’t a vehicle green light, you don’t need a separate crossing sign, and Don’t Walk never permits entry.

Pedestrian signals guide safe crossing by indicating when you may enter the crosswalk. The WALK signal means you may start crossing and enter the crosswalk. The Don’t Walk signal means you should not start crossing, and you should wait. If a countdown or flashing Don’t Walk appears, you should finish crossing quickly if you already started, but do not enter when the Don’t Walk is shown. The other choices miss the basic rule: the WALK symbol isn’t a vehicle green light, you don’t need a separate crossing sign, and Don’t Walk never permits entry.