When approaching a crosswalk with a pedestrian who is visually impaired or using a guide dog or white cane, you should:

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When approaching a crosswalk with a pedestrian who is visually impaired or using a guide dog or white cane, you should:

When a visually impaired pedestrian or someone with a guide dog or white cane is in or approaching a crosswalk, drivers must stop and yield. They have the right of way in crosswalks, and you should not move forward until you can confirm the entire path is clear and the pedestrian has finished crossing. The cane or guide dog signals that the person may not be aware of your approach, so do not rely on eye contact or on assuming they see you. Slow down earlier, watch carefully, and wait patiently. Honking, accelerating to hurry them, or ignoring them is unsafe and not appropriate. Even if you’re turning, you must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and proceed only when the way is clear.

When a visually impaired pedestrian or someone with a guide dog or white cane is in or approaching a crosswalk, drivers must stop and yield. They have the right of way in crosswalks, and you should not move forward until you can confirm the entire path is clear and the pedestrian has finished crossing. The cane or guide dog signals that the person may not be aware of your approach, so do not rely on eye contact or on assuming they see you. Slow down earlier, watch carefully, and wait patiently. Honking, accelerating to hurry them, or ignoring them is unsafe and not appropriate. Even if you’re turning, you must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and proceed only when the way is clear.

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