Question 4780
At a marked crosswalk that is not controlled by an officer or a traffic light, pedestrians should only enter the roadway when...
- the distance and speed of vehicles allow them to do so safely.
- there are no vehicles nearby.
- the pedestrian decides to, since they have the right-of-way.
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Correct answer: the distance and speed of vehicles allow them to do so safely.
At a crosswalk without a traffic light or an officer, pedestrians have the right-of-way, but they must only step onto the roadway when the distance and speed of approaching cars allow them to cross safely. Having the right-of-way does not stop a car that can no longer brake in time. They do not have to wait until there are no vehicles nearby, either. In the image, the woman is waiting at the curb while a car approaches.