Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayMedium
A pedestrian is attempting to cross the street at an intersection with no marked crosswalk and no traffic control signals. A vehicle is approaching the intersection from the pedestrian's left. Who has the right-of-way in this situation?
- AThe pedestrian, as they are already in the intersection.
- BThe pedestrian, because Texas law grants pedestrians the right-of-way at any intersection, whether marked or unmarked.
- CThe vehicle, because there is no marked crosswalk.
- DThe vehicle, because pedestrians must always yield to vehicles when there is no marked crosswalk.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. The pedestrian, because Texas law grants pedestrians the right-of-way at any intersection, whether marked or unmarked.
In Texas, pedestrians have the right-of-way at any intersection, even if there is no marked crosswalk, as long as they are crossing within the intersection. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in these situations.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While being in the intersection is relevant, the core principle is the pedestrian's general right-of-way at intersections.
- C. Absence of a marked crosswalk does not automatically give the vehicle right-of-way at an intersection.
- D. This statement is incorrect; pedestrians have right-of-way at unmarked intersections.
Pedestrian Right-of-Way (Unmarked Intersection)
Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway within any intersection, even if there is no marked crosswalk.
- Applies at all intersections, marked or unmarked.
- Pedestrians must still exercise due care.
- Drivers must be prepared to stop for pedestrians.
Memory trick: Pedestrians always get the 'go' at intersections.