How should you protect pedestrians at crosswalks?

• A. Speed up to cross before the pedestrian enters the lane
• B. Stop or yield; do not proceed until the pedestrian has cleared the lane
• C. Honk to alert pedestrians
• D. Ignore pedestrians who appear to be in a hurry

Answer: (B)

Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks, so you should slow down and be prepared to stop. The best action is to stop or yield and not proceed until the pedestrian has cleared the lane. This gives the pedestrian safe time and space to cross and prevents conflicts with moving traffic. Rushing to beat a pedestrian, honking to alert them, or ignoring someone who looks in a hurry increases the risk of a crash and is not acceptable. Always yield at crosswalks and wait until the pedestrian has fully cleared the lane before you proceed.