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Right-of-Way & Intersections

You are driving in New York and a pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk that has no traffic light. What must you do?

  • A.Honk so the pedestrian hurries
  • B.Drive around the pedestrian closely
  • C.Yield — stop if necessary so the pedestrian can cross safely
  • D.Proceed if you are more than halfway across
Correct answer

C. Yield — stop if necessary so the pedestrian can cross safely

Why

Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks, marked or unmarked. Never pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 5: Intersections and Turns · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-043).

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