A pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk where you are turning. What must you do?

• A.Turn quickly before the pedestrian reaches you
• B.Honk so the pedestrian hurries
• C.Drive around behind the pedestrian without slowing
• D.Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian

Why

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks, including when you are turning. Check carefully for people on foot before and during your turn.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 11: Sharing the Road · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-124).

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