What should you do if a pedestrian steps into your path?

What should you do if a pedestrian steps into your path?

• A. Stop or slow down to a safe speed, sound horn, establish eye contact, and yield to the pedestrian
• B. Keep going if not in your way
• C. Run away
• D. Ignore

Answer: (A)

The safety rule here is to treat pedestrians as the priority and slow or stop when they step into your path. You should stop or reduce your speed to a safe level, sound your horn to warn them you’re approaching, establish eye contact to confirm they see you, and yield the right of way until the pedestrian is clear. These steps reduce the risk of surprise moves and give the pedestrian time to cross safely. Choosing to keep going, run away, or ignore the pedestrian would ignore their safety and can lead to serious injury or injury penalties. Even if a pedestrian seems out of the way, you’re responsible for preventing collisions by using warning signals and adjusting your speed until you have a clear, safe path.

The safety rule here is to treat pedestrians as the priority and slow or stop when they step into your path. You should stop or reduce your speed to a safe level, sound your horn to warn them you’re approaching, establish eye contact to confirm they see you, and yield the right of way until the pedestrian is clear. These steps reduce the risk of surprise moves and give the pedestrian time to cross safely.

Choosing to keep going, run away, or ignore the pedestrian would ignore their safety and can lead to serious injury or injury penalties. Even if a pedestrian seems out of the way, you’re responsible for preventing collisions by using warning signals and adjusting your speed until you have a clear, safe path.