Car permit · Sharing the road
What is the reason to be especially careful around someone who walks with a white cane?
Correct answer: The person is blind.
Answer options
- AThe person is a traffic officer.
- BThe person has trouble balancing.
- CThe person is blind. Correct
Why
A white cane tells you the person is blind and may not know your vehicle is there. Reduce your speed, let the person have the right-of-way, and stay ready to brake.
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Topic: Sharing the road License: Car permit
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Where it applies: Asked in every state. Compare permit tests by state
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