California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Rules of the Road and Right-of-WayMedium
You are making a left turn at a signalized intersection. The traffic light turns green, but there are pedestrians still in the crosswalk that you will cross. What should you do?
- AHonk your horn to warn pedestrians of your impending turn.
- BProceed with your turn slowly, signaling to the pedestrians to hurry.
- CWait until all pedestrians have completely cleared the crosswalk before starting your turn.
- DDrive around the pedestrians if there is enough space in the crosswalk.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Wait until all pedestrians have completely cleared the crosswalk before starting your turn.
Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in a crosswalk, even if the traffic light for vehicles has turned green. You must yield to them until they have safely cleared your path.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Honking at pedestrians in a crosswalk is aggressive and not a substitute for yielding.
- B. This is unsafe and illegal; you must yield to pedestrians, not pressure them.
- D. Driving around pedestrians in a crosswalk is illegal and extremely dangerous.
Pedestrian Right-of-Way (Turning)
When turning at an intersection, drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, even with a green light.
- Pedestrians always have right-of-way
- Yield before turning
- Wait for clear path
Memory trick: Walkers first, then the burst!