(98/200) In a city, when a pedestrian is standing at a crosswalk with their arm raised approximately at a right angle to their body and pointing to the opposite curb, this means:

In a city, when a pedestrian is standing at a crosswalk with their arm raised approximately at a right angle to their body and pointing to the opposite curb, this means:

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Drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian The pedestrian has a visual impairment and needs help crossing Drivers do not need to yield until the pedestrian steps off the curb Drivers should slow to 20 km/h and be cautious while the pedestrian crosses

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Explanation

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Question Analysis

In Alberta, the Traffic Safety Act and the Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing (Class 7) specify that at a crosswalk, drivers must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who has entered the crosswalk or who is clearly indicating their intention to cross. The hand signal described (arm raised at a right angle, pointing to the opposite curb) is a recognized signal of intent to cross. Drivers are required to stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has safely crossed.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: Drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian

The correct answer is 'Drivers must stop and yield to the pedestrian' because the pedestrian's raised arm and pointing gesture is a clear indication of their intention to cross the road at a crosswalk. Under Alberta law, drivers must yield to pedestrians who are in or entering a crosswalk, and this signal makes that intention explicit. Therefore, the driver is obligated to stop and yield.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: The pedestrian has a visual impairment and needs help crossing

This is incorrect because the described signal is not a standard indication of visual impairment. In Alberta, a pedestrian with a visual impairment typically uses a white cane or a guide dog, not a raised arm. The raised arm signal is a general indication of intent to cross, not a request for assistance.

Option: Drivers do not need to yield until the pedestrian steps off the curb

This is incorrect because Alberta law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians who are clearly indicating their intention to cross, even if they have not yet stepped off the curb. Waiting until the pedestrian steps off the curb could lead to a dangerous situation and is not compliant with the rules.

Option: Drivers should slow to 20 km/h and be cautious while the pedestrian crosses

This is incorrect because the law requires drivers to stop and yield, not merely slow down. Slowing to 20 km/h is not sufficient; the driver must come to a complete stop and allow the pedestrian to cross safely. This option does not reflect the mandatory stopping requirement.

About this Alberta Class 7 License question

This question is part of the Canada Alberta (AB) Class 7 License knowledge test question bank. Read the explanation above, then browse more questions on the same topic below.

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