Pedestrians have the right-of-way in which crosswalk scenarios?

Pedestrians have the right-of-way in which crosswalk scenarios?

• A. Only in business districts
• B. When crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection
• C. Only in a marked crosswalk
• D. Right-of-way is never given to pedestrians

Answer: (B)

Pedestrians have priority when they are crossing at an intersection, and that applies whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked. In marked crosswalks, the painted lines show the safe path across the street and drivers must yield to someone in the crosswalk. In unmarked crosswalks at an intersection, the crossing area is still recognized as a place where pedestrians have the right-of-way, even though there aren’t painted lines. This rule helps pedestrians move safely and makes drivers expect and respect people crossing at intersections. Outside of intersections or in places without crosswalks, the right-of-way isn’t automatic and drivers must still be cautious and follow signals and signs.

Pedestrians have priority when they are crossing at an intersection, and that applies whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked. In marked crosswalks, the painted lines show the safe path across the street and drivers must yield to someone in the crosswalk. In unmarked crosswalks at an intersection, the crossing area is still recognized as a place where pedestrians have the right-of-way, even though there aren’t painted lines. This rule helps pedestrians move safely and makes drivers expect and respect people crossing at intersections. Outside of intersections or in places without crosswalks, the right-of-way isn’t automatic and drivers must still be cautious and follow signals and signs.