Question 7750
What precaution must every driver take to reduce the risk of striking pedestrians?
- Respect pedestrians' right-of-way at marked crosswalks.
- Increase speed when approaching a crosswalk.
- On roads with several lanes, gesture to pedestrians to cross.
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Correct answer: Respect pedestrians' right-of-way at marked crosswalks.
Respecting pedestrians’ right-of-way at marked crosswalks is one of the best ways to avoid hitting them. At a crosswalk without a traffic light or officer, like the one in the picture, pedestrians have the right-of-way and the car must wait until they finish crossing. Gesturing for them to cross is dangerous on a road with several lanes because the driver in the next lane may not have seen them. Slow down as you approach the crosswalk.