How should you respond to pedestrians who are visually impaired or using a guide dog or white cane?

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How should you respond to pedestrians who are visually impaired or using a guide dog or white cane?

When a pedestrian who is visually impaired or using a guide dog or white cane is in or approaching a crosswalk, you must stop and yield. These pedestrians rely on you to give them the time and space to cross safely, and you should only proceed once the path is clear and they have finished crossing. Think of it this way: crosswalks are shared spaces where pedestrians have the priority, especially when they can’t judge traffic easily. You should come to a complete stop as soon as you’re able and wait patiently. Do not try to wave them across or hurry them; never ignore them or proceed while they’re still in the crossing. If a pedestrian is still crossing, stay stopped. Only move when the intersection is clear and they’re safely out of your path.

When a pedestrian who is visually impaired or using a guide dog or white cane is in or approaching a crosswalk, you must stop and yield. These pedestrians rely on you to give them the time and space to cross safely, and you should only proceed once the path is clear and they have finished crossing.

Think of it this way: crosswalks are shared spaces where pedestrians have the priority, especially when they can’t judge traffic easily. You should come to a complete stop as soon as you’re able and wait patiently. Do not try to wave them across or hurry them; never ignore them or proceed while they’re still in the crossing.

If a pedestrian is still crossing, stay stopped. Only move when the intersection is clear and they’re safely out of your path.

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