In which situation do pedestrians have the right of way?

In which situation do pedestrians have the right of way?

• A. Only in business districts
• B. When crossing in a marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection
• C. Only in a marked crosswalk
• D. Never

Answer: (B)

Pedestrians have the right of way when they are crossing at an intersection in a crosswalk, whether that crosswalk is marked or unmarked. This means drivers must yield to people who are in the crosswalk and actively crossing, not just those on marked lines. The rule applies to both marked crosswalks and the unmarked ones where the sidewalk continues across the street at the intersection. Understanding this helps you anticipate and stop for pedestrians as you approach intersections, even if you’re turning or moving straight. Choices that limit the right of way to only marked crosswalks or to a particular area aren’t correct, and saying pedestrians never have it ignores the established rule at crosswalks.

Pedestrians have the right of way when they are crossing at an intersection in a crosswalk, whether that crosswalk is marked or unmarked. This means drivers must yield to people who are in the crosswalk and actively crossing, not just those on marked lines. The rule applies to both marked crosswalks and the unmarked ones where the sidewalk continues across the street at the intersection. Understanding this helps you anticipate and stop for pedestrians as you approach intersections, even if you’re turning or moving straight. Choices that limit the right of way to only marked crosswalks or to a particular area aren’t correct, and saying pedestrians never have it ignores the established rule at crosswalks.