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Who has the right of way at a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked?

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Correct answer

Pedestrians — drivers must yield to people crossing

  1. A Pedestrians — drivers must yield to people crossing
  2. B Cyclists only
  3. C Whoever is faster
  4. D Vehicles always

Why this is the answer

Pedestrians generally have the right of way at crosswalks, whether marked with painted lines or unmarked (such as at an intersection without paint). Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are crossing or about to cross, slowing or stopping as needed to let them pass safely. This is especially important near schools, in business districts, and wherever foot traffic is common. Even where a pedestrian crosses improperly, drivers must try to avoid hitting them. Yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks protects the most vulnerable road users and is a core right-of-way rule of the road.
Source: State driver handbook, Pedestrian Right of Way

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About this topic: Right of Way

Right-of-way rules are yielding rules — they tell you who must wait. At four-way stops, intersections without signals, and emergency-vehicle situations, knowing them prevents the most common urban crashes. This is one of 13 Rules of the Road questions on right of way, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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