Pedestrian Responsibilities

Question 1

The law states that drivers must always yield the right-of-way to… [?]

Answer 1

Pedestrians!
Note* “To avoid becoming a hazard to vehicles and other pedestrians, you should always be aware of your surroundings at all times”

Question 2

Making eye contact with a driver does not mean the driver will yield the… [?]

Answer 2

Right-of-way

Question 3

At an intersection where traffic is not controlled by traffic signal lights, drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any crosswalk… [?]

Answer 3

Marked or unmarked.

Question 4

When a signal light changes to green or “WALK,” look… [?] and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection before the traffic signal light changes.

Answer 4

Left, right, and then left again

Question 5

If the traffic light begins blinking or changes to “DON’T WALK,” or to an upraised hand after you have gone part way across a divided street… [?]

Answer 5

you may continue across the street.

Question 6

Pedestrians are not permitted on… [?]

Answer 6

any toll bridge or highway crossing, unless there is a sidewalk and signs stating pedestrian traffic is permitted.

Question 7

If there are no sidewalks, walk… [?]

Answer 7

facing oncoming traffic.

Question 8

At night make yourself more visible by… [?]

Answer 8

• wearing white, light, or reflective material clothing.

- carrying a flashlight.