What does it mean to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks?

• A. Speed up to pass before pedestrians cross.
• B. Ignore pedestrians and continue.
• C. Proceed through crosswalk as soon as the signal allows.
• D. Slow down and stop if necessary to allow pedestrians to cross safely; do not proceed until they finish crossing.

Answer: (D)

The idea is giving pedestrians the right of way in crosswalks and making a safe choice to let them finish crossing before you proceed. You should slow down when you approach a crosswalk and stop if needed to let pedestrians cross safely. Do not move forward until the crosswalk is clear and they have finished crossing. This protects pedestrians who may be in the crosswalk or start crossing unexpectedly, including children and people with mobility needs.

Choosing to speed up to get past before pedestrians cross risks a collision, so it’s not appropriate. Ignoring pedestrians or continuing through as soon as the signal allows also endangers people in the crosswalk and violates safe driving rules. The correct approach emphasizes shared space and patience to ensure everyone crosses safely.