Which statement is true about pedestrians in crosswalks?

• A. Continue driving.
• B. Yield to the pedestrian; slow down or stop as needed.
• C. Honk to warn they are crossing.
• D. Speed up to clear the crosswalk.

Answer: (B)

When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, drivers must yield the right of way by slowing down or stopping as needed. This protects people who are crossing, including those who may start crossing suddenly. Honking is not a proper way to communicate or claim the right of way, and speeding up to clear the crosswalk endangers the pedestrian and can cause a crash. The safe action is to wait until the crosswalk is clear, then proceed. In turn or intersection situations, always check for pedestrians in the crosswalk before completing your maneuver, and follow any traffic signals or marked crosswalk rules.