When a pedestrian is crossing at an unmarked crosswalk with no traffic control, drivers should

• A. yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
• B. speed up to clear the crosswalk
• C. stop the vehicle in the crosswalk
• D. ignore the pedestrian if there are no signals

Answer: (A)

Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks, and when someone is crossing at an unmarked crosswalk with no traffic control, drivers must yield to them. This means slow down and be prepared to stop so the person can cross safely. The idea is to protect pedestrians, who are more vulnerable in traffic, especially in areas without signals or marked crossings. Rushing through, stopping in the crosswalk, or ignoring the pedestrian creates a dangerous situation and is not allowed. Always watch for pedestrians at intersections and yield to them when they are crossing, even if there aren’t traffic controls.