Car permit · Right-of-way
A driver is making a turn while a pedestrian crosses the street at a spot with no traffic signal. Who has to yield?
Correct answer: The driver who is turning.
Answer options
- AWhichever of the two is moving more slowly
- BThe driver who is turning Correct
- CThe pedestrian who is crossing
Why
A turning driver must watch for people on foot and let them cross first, even where there is no traffic signal or marked crosswalk. Wait until the pedestrian is safely out of your path before you complete the turn.
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Topic: Right-of-way License: Car permit
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Where it applies: Asked in every state. Compare permit tests by state
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