Car permit · Right-of-way
Which people on foot must be given the right-of-way at all times, whether or not they are at an intersection?
Correct answer: People with a white cane or a guide dog.
Answer options
- APeople with a white cane or a guide dog Correct
- BPeople pushing a stroller or a shopping cart
- CPeople jogging or walking with headphones on
Why
A white cane or a guide dog shows that the pedestrian is blind or has low vision, so you must yield to that person at all times, at an intersection or anywhere else. These pedestrians rely on traffic sounds to judge when to cross, so avoid honking at them.
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Topic: Right-of-way License: Car permit
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