When approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk who has a white cane or guide dog, what should you do?

• A. Honk to warn them.
• B. You must yield and give them the right of way.
• C. Pass quickly.
• D. Stop only if they step into your lane.

Answer: (B)

The right action is to yield and give them the right of way. A white cane or guide dog signals a visually impaired pedestrian who may have limited ability to judge traffic, so you should slow down and stop if needed to let them cross safely, and only move on after the crosswalk is clear. Honking, rushing past, or trying to pass quickly isn’t helpful and can startle or endanger them. Don’t rely on them stepping into your lane to trigger your stop; you’re expected to stop and wait as they cross. This practice protects vulnerable pedestrians and is the expected behavior in crosswalks.