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

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

• A. Stop and yield; do not proceed until the pedestrian has crossed.
• B. Honk to warn the pedestrian and proceed.
• C. Move slowly behind the pedestrian.
• D. Continue if there is no car behind you.

Answer: (A)

When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, drivers must stop and yield the right-of-way until the person has finished crossing. This keeps pedestrians safe and follows the rule that they have priority in crosswalks. Hearing a horn or inching forward isn’t appropriate because it doesn’t give the pedestrian the time or space they need to cross safely. The idea is to create a safe, predictable situation for someone already vulnerable on the road, not to pressure them or rely on another vehicle’s position. Staying stopped and waiting also avoids creating a hazard if the pedestrian pauses or misjudges their speed. If you’re turning or there’s additional traffic, you still must yield and proceed only after the crosswalk is clear.

When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, drivers must stop and yield the right-of-way until the person has finished crossing. This keeps pedestrians safe and follows the rule that they have priority in crosswalks.

Hearing a horn or inching forward isn’t appropriate because it doesn’t give the pedestrian the time or space they need to cross safely. The idea is to create a safe, predictable situation for someone already vulnerable on the road, not to pressure them or rely on another vehicle’s position. Staying stopped and waiting also avoids creating a hazard if the pedestrian pauses or misjudges their speed. If you’re turning or there’s additional traffic, you still must yield and proceed only after the crosswalk is clear.