Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestSafe Driving PracticesHard
A driver sees a pedestrian beginning to cross the street at an unmarked crosswalk ahead. What is the driver's legal responsibility?
- AHonk the horn to alert the pedestrian and continue driving.
- BProceed cautiously, as pedestrians do not have the right-of-way at unmarked crosswalks.
- CMaintain speed and pass behind the pedestrian once they are halfway across.
- DYield the right-of-way to the pedestrian and stop if necessary.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian and stop if necessary.
Texas law states that drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. An unmarked crosswalk exists at every intersection unless otherwise posted.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Honking might startle the pedestrian and does not fulfill the legal obligation to yield.
- B. This is incorrect; pedestrians have right-of-way at both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
- C. Passing a pedestrian in a crosswalk is illegal and dangerous.
Pedestrian Right-of-Way (Unmarked)
Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway at any intersection, regardless of whether the crosswalk is marked with painted lines.
- Unmarked crosswalks exist at every intersection.
- Pedestrians have right-of-way.
- Drivers must stop if necessary to yield.
Memory trick: Crosswalk or not, if they walk, you stop, no matter the spot!