(7/133) A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
The Texas Driver's Handbook (Class C) states that drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the roadway within a crosswalk or at any point. When a pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle, you are required to stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has safely crossed. This is a fundamental safety rule and is frequently tested on the Texas DPS knowledge exam.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Stop and let the pedestrian cross.
Stopping and letting the pedestrian cross is the only correct and legal action. Texas law (Transportation Code § 552.003) requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and the handbook emphasizes that you must stop for pedestrians already in the roadway. This ensures the pedestrian's safety and complies with the right-of-way rules.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Flash your lights.
Flashing your lights is not a recognized or legal signal to a pedestrian and does not satisfy the legal requirement to yield. It could confuse the pedestrian and does not ensure safety.
Option: Slow down.
Slowing down alone is insufficient. The law requires you to stop and yield to a pedestrian who is crossing. Merely slowing down does not give the pedestrian the right-of-way and could still result in a collision.
Option: Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
Speeding up to pass in front of a pedestrian is extremely dangerous, illegal, and violates the pedestrian's right-of-way. It could cause serious injury or death and is strictly prohibited by Texas law.
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Confirm the rule in the official source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7)
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