If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?
- Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way.
- Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street. ✓
- Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians.
Answer: B. Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.
You should wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks. When someone is crossing a roadway, with or without a crosswalk, you must use caution, reduce speed, or stop so the person can safely finish crossing. If a limit line is present, stop there and let pedestrians cross. The handbook also warns not to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, since a pedestrian may be hidden from view.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way. — Continuing ahead is wrong because pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks, so you must be ready to stop and let them finish crossing.
- C. Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians. — Pulling to the right and going around is wrong because the handbook calls for caution, reduced speed, or stopping for crossing pedestrians, and it warns against passing vehicles stopped at a crosswalk.
Remember it
Feet in the crosswalk mean your car waits.