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Right-of-Way & Intersections

A pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog is waiting to cross. What should you do?

  • A.Honk to let them know you are there
  • B.Wave them across quickly
  • C.Yield and stop — the pedestrian is blind or visually impaired and has the right-of-way
  • D.Proceed because they cannot see you
Correct answer

C. Yield and stop — the pedestrian is blind or visually impaired and has the right-of-way

Why

A white cane or guide dog signals a blind pedestrian, who must be given the right-of-way. Stop and wait patiently; do not honk or wave.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-047).

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