At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
- Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
- Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. ✓
- Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
Answer: B. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, always look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
Why this is the answer
The handbook tells you to look in both directions at railroad crossings and only cross when it is safe. At crosswalks, it says to look for pedestrians and be ready to stop. It also warns not to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk because a pedestrian may be hidden from view. Together, these rules point to checking to your sides before you move through an intersection, crosswalk, or railroad crossing, rather than assuming the path ahead is clear.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously. — Stopping, listening, and proceeding cautiously is the handbook's instruction for railroad crossings, not a rule to apply at every intersection and crosswalk.
- C. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason. — The handbook directly says not to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, since you may not be able to see a pedestrian crossing.
Remember it
Before moving through a crossing or crosswalk, turn your head and check both sides, not just what is straight ahead.