What action should you take when approaching a pedestrian crosswalk?
Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the cross-walk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see the crossing pedestrians so they can stop too. Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk.
What should you do if a blind pedestrian is crossing the street?
Blind Pedestrians
- Don’t stop more than five feet from a crosswalk.
- If you see a blind pedestrian waiting at a crosswalk, always stop.
- Don’t stop in the middle of a crosswalk.
- You may proceed once the pedestrian has pulled in his cane and begins to move away from the street.
When should you stop at a pedestrian crossing?
You MUST stop when the red light shows. When the amber light is flashing, you MUST give way to any pedestrians on the crossing. If the amber light is flashing and there are no pedestrians on the crossing, you may proceed with caution.
Do you have to stop for pedestrians crossing this pedestrian crossing?
Do you have to stop for pedestrians crossing this pedestrian crossing? The fact that the pedestrian crossing is combined with a bicycle passage does not matter; you must always stop for pedestrians.
When to stop for a pedestrian at a crossing?
Stop for pedestrians who are on or approaching your side of the road at a pedestrian crossing, even if it is not marked. When you stop for a pedestrian in at a crossing, stop well back so that drivers in the other lanes can also see the pedestrian in time to stop. Cars stopped in the street may be stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross.
Do you have right of way outside of a crosswalk?
The law only covers pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Pedestrians do not retain the right-of-way outside of crosswalks. Drivers are, however, required to exercise due care for pedestrian safety on any roadway. The law is an important tool in determining who is at fault for your injuries.
Is it legal for a pedestrian to cross a street in California?
In California, it is legal for pedestrians to cross any street, except at unmarked locations between immediately adjacent signalized crossings or where crossing is expressly prohibited. Marked crossings reinforce the location and legitimacy of a crossing.
What do you need to know about pedestrian safety?
Learn the rules for pedestrian crossings, the penalties for endangering pedestrians and get tips for driving and walking safely. Drivers – including cyclists – must stop and yield the whole roadway at pedestrian crossovers, school crossings and other locations where there is a crossing guard.