Which action is correct when you approach an intersection with a pedestrian in the crosswalk while the light is green for you?

Which action is correct when you approach an intersection with a pedestrian in the crosswalk while the light is green for you?

• A. Proceed without slowing.
• B. Slow down and yield to the pedestrian before proceeding.
• C. Honk to alert the pedestrian and continue.
• D. Speed up to finish the crossing before the pedestrian.

Answer: (B)

When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, you must yield the right of way, even if your light is green. The goal is to let the pedestrian cross safely and to avoid a collision, so you should slow down as you approach and be prepared to stop if needed. You can proceed only after the pedestrian has cleared your path or it’s clearly safe to do so. In this situation, the best action is to slow down and yield to the pedestrian before proceeding. This shows safe driving, respects the pedestrian’s right of way, and reduces the chance of an accident. Proceeding without slowing ignores the pedestrian, which is unsafe and could lead to a crash. Honking and continuing doesn’t guarantee safety and can startle the pedestrian, while still not removing the danger. Speeding up to finish before the pedestrian is reckless and could put them at risk if they continue crossing or if there are other hazards.

When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, you must yield the right of way, even if your light is green. The goal is to let the pedestrian cross safely and to avoid a collision, so you should slow down as you approach and be prepared to stop if needed. You can proceed only after the pedestrian has cleared your path or it’s clearly safe to do so.

In this situation, the best action is to slow down and yield to the pedestrian before proceeding. This shows safe driving, respects the pedestrian’s right of way, and reduces the chance of an accident.

Proceeding without slowing ignores the pedestrian, which is unsafe and could lead to a crash. Honking and continuing doesn’t guarantee safety and can startle the pedestrian, while still not removing the danger. Speeding up to finish before the pedestrian is reckless and could put them at risk if they continue crossing or if there are other hazards.