Question 4529
When children intending to cross are near the roadway, the driver must...
- drive at less than half the permitted speed.
- warn of their presence with the high-beam headlights.
- reduce the vehicle's speed and, if necessary, stop.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: reduce the vehicle's speed and, if necessary, stop.
If children are next to the roadway and intend to cross, one may step out without looking. You slow down and stop if necessary. You reduce your speed as much as needed to stop in time; there is no fixed figure such as half the speed limit.