Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesEasy
You are driving on a Florida roadway. When encountering a pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog, what is your legal obligation?
- AYield the right-of-way only if the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk.
- BProceed with caution, as pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs are expected to yield to vehicles.
- CSound your horn to alert the pedestrian of your presence.
- DYield the right-of-way at all times, regardless of the pedestrian's location.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Yield the right-of-way at all times, regardless of the pedestrian's location.
Florida law mandates that drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians using a white cane or a guide dog, regardless of their location on the roadway or sidewalk. This is to ensure the safety of visually impaired individuals.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; the right-of-way must be yielded at all times, not just in crosswalks.
- B. This is incorrect; the law places the burden on drivers to yield to these pedestrians.
- C. Sounding your horn could disorient or startle the pedestrian or guide dog, which is dangerous.
White Cane/Guide Dog Right-of-Way
Florida law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians using a white cane or a guide dog at all times.
- Applies regardless of pedestrian's location.
- Ensures safety of visually impaired individuals.
- Driver's responsibility to yield.
Memory trick: White Cane or Guide Dog means YOU STOP, ALWAYS.