Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Signs and SignalsEasy
A driver is approaching a four-way intersection. The traffic signal is green, but there is a pedestrian in the crosswalk in the driver's intended path. What action must the driver take?
- AMake a quick turn to avoid the pedestrian and continue through the intersection.
- BSound the horn to alert the pedestrian to hurry and clear the crosswalk.
- CProceed through the intersection cautiously, as the driver has the right-of-way with a green light.
- DYield to the pedestrian and wait until they have safely cleared the crosswalk before proceeding.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Yield to the pedestrian and wait until they have safely cleared the crosswalk before proceeding.
Even with a green light, drivers must always yield to pedestrians who are legally in the crosswalk. Pedestrian safety takes precedence over vehicle movement.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect and dangerous; drivers must not make evasive maneuvers that could endanger the pedestrian or other traffic.
- B. This is incorrect and potentially aggressive; drivers should not use their horn to rush pedestrians.
- C. This is incorrect; drivers must yield to pedestrians even with a green light.
Pedestrian Right-of-Way
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, even when the driver has a green light or other right-of-way indication.
- Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks.
- Drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has safely crossed.
- Failure to yield to pedestrians can result in fines and penalties.
Memory trick: Pedestrians are always 'Prime' when crossing the 'Path'.