Car permit · Right-of-way
Someone on foot is walking across your lane at a spot with no painted crosswalk. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop and allow the person to finish crossing.
Answer options
- AStop and allow the person to finish crossing Correct
- BSteer carefully around the person and continue
- CKeep going once you are sure the person has seen you
Why
Whether or not a crosswalk is painted, you must do all you can to avoid hitting a pedestrian who is in your path. Stop and wait until the person is out of your lane, because driving past or around someone on foot puts them in danger if they hesitate or change direction.
About this question
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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