There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

• A. Honk to warn him/her and proceed.
• B. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
• C. Speed up to pass before they finish.
• D. Turn left to avoid them.

Answer: (A)

When a pedestrian is in or about to enter your lane, you must yield to them and give them time to cross safely. Even without a marked crosswalk, the driver’s duty is to slow down or stop if needed so the pedestrian can finish crossing before you continue. A horn can be used to alert the pedestrian of your presence, but it does not authorize you to move through the crossing while they are still in your path. After the pedestrian has cleared, you may proceed with caution. Rushing past or turning to avoid them introduces a serious risk to the pedestrian and other road users, so that kind of action isn’t appropriate.