What action should you take when approaching a crosswalk with a pedestrian waiting to cross?

What action should you take when approaching a crosswalk with a pedestrian waiting to cross?

• A. Slow down and be prepared to stop; yield if entering crosswalk.
• B. Honk to alert the pedestrian.
• C. Accelerate to pass before the pedestrian steps.
• D. Ignore the pedestrian if there is heavy traffic.

Answer: (A)

Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks. As you approach, slow down and be prepared to stop, and yield if you’re about to enter the crosswalk so the waiting pedestrian can cross safely. This is the safest and legally correct action. Honking isn’t a reliable or courteous warning, speeding up to beat the pedestrian is dangerous, and ignoring someone waiting to cross in heavy traffic creates a serious risk.

Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks. As you approach, slow down and be prepared to stop, and yield if you’re about to enter the crosswalk so the waiting pedestrian can cross safely. This is the safest and legally correct action. Honking isn’t a reliable or courteous warning, speeding up to beat the pedestrian is dangerous, and ignoring someone waiting to cross in heavy traffic creates a serious risk.