What is the correct behavior at a crosswalk with pedestrians waiting to cross?

• A. Stop and allow pedestrians to cross safely; do not proceed until the crosswalk is clear.
• B. Continue through the crosswalk as pedestrians begin crossing.
• C. Honk to alert pedestrians and proceed.
• D. Speed up to finish crossing before pedestrians reach halfway.

Answer: (A)

Pedestrians have the right of way in a crosswalk, so you must yield to them when they’re waiting to cross. The safest and correct action is to stop before the crosswalk and let people finish crossing safely; you should not enter the crosswalk or proceed until it is clear. Honking and continuing, or speeding up to beat them across, ignores their right of way and creates a real risk of a collision. By slowing and stopping for pedestrians, you protect them and comply with traffic laws that prioritize pedestrian safety.