Who has the right-of-way at a crosswalk with a pedestrian in it?

• A. The driver has the right-of-way; pedestrians must yield.
• B. The pedestrian has the right-of-way; drivers must yield.
• C. The pedestrian yields to the driver.
• D. Pedestrians must wait for a green light.

Answer: (B)

Pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk. When someone is in the crosswalk, drivers must slow and stop to let them cross safely. This rule holds even if you’re turning or if you have a light that would otherwise let you go—the driver must yield to the pedestrian. In practice, if you see a pedestrian in the crosswalk, wait until they have finished crossing before continuing. This is the standard rule in Kansas and is designed to protect people on foot.