Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesEasy
You are driving on a Florida roadway. When must you yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
- AOnly when they are in a marked crosswalk.
- BAt all times, regardless of the pedestrian's location.
- CWhen they are in your lane of travel and it is safe to stop.
- DOnly when a traffic signal indicates it is their turn to cross.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. At all times, regardless of the pedestrian's location.
Florida law mandates that drivers yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian carrying a white cane or being guided by a dog, at all times. This is a critical safety measure for visually impaired individuals.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This option is too restrictive; the law applies regardless of crosswalks.
- C. This option is too restrictive; the law applies regardless of their exact position relative to your lane, as long as they are on the roadway.
- D. Traffic signals do not override the continuous right-of-way granted to these pedestrians.
White Cane/Guide Dog Right-of-Way
In Florida, drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians using a white cane or accompanied by a guide dog.
- Applies at all times.
- Regardless of crosswalks or traffic signals.
- Critical safety measure for visually impaired.
Memory trick: White cane and guide dog means you ALWAYS go slow.