If you see a blind pedestrian waiting at a crosswalk,
always stop
. You should always stop at crosswalks for pedestrians anyway, but it is even more important in this instance, for obvious reasons. Don’t stop in the middle of a crosswalk.
When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross you must stop?
When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop:
More than five feet from the crosswalk
so the pedestrian will not be distracted by the sound of your engine.
Which of the following is a recommended method for helping blind pedestrians?
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind:
Don’t stop your car more than five feet from the crosswalk
. The blind pedestrian uses the sound of your engine as a guide, so drive up to the crosswalk to allow the person to hear you. Don’t give the blind pedestrian verbal directions.
How many feet must you stay from a blind person?
Here are some suggestions for helping pedestrians who are blind: At a stop light or sign, do not stop your vehicle
more than 5 feet from the crosswalk
, unless there is an advance stop bar (line).
When approaching a blind person crossing the street you must?
Always yield the right-of-way to blind pedestrians
. 2.8 % of our users get this question wrong.
What are the rules for pedestrians?
- Be predictable. …
- Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
- If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
- Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
Do I have to wait for the pedestrian to completely cross?
But in Alberta, the law says
you have to wait for pedestrians to get all the way across
, say Calgary police. … If a pedestrian is in the crossover, traffic should be stopped in both directions. The same rules apply when a school crossing guard is stopping traffic – neither direction can go.
When you wait at an intersection you should be stopped on top of the white stop line?
When you wait at an intersection, you should be stopped on top of the white stop line. To test brakes after driving through high water, you should switch to a low gear and brake lightly every 200 feet. You should always stop your vehicle by pressing on the brake pedal as hard as you can.
Do pedestrians have the right of way?
Pedestrians do not always have the right of way
. For example, a pedestrian may not walk across a road unless it’s at an intersection. Although a pedestrian in the road is expected to yield to traffic, cars must yield to the pedestrian.
In which of the following situations should you tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times to get the attention of drivers behind you?
Your brake lights let people know that you are slowing down. Always slow down as early as it is safe to do so. If
you are going to stop or slow down at a place
where another driver may not expect it, quickly tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times to let those behind you know you are about to slow down.
How do you give a blind person the right of way?
Most blind persons are easily recognized by the white cane they carry and/or by their guide dog.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections and crosswalks
. Drivers must come to a complete stop and let the person pass safely.
What is the 3 second rule driving?
What’s good about the “3 second rule” is that it
helps you keep a safe following-distance at any speed
. Using the “3 second rule” gives you a bigger following-distance the faster you drive. Generally speaking, you should allow more than a 3 second following-distance in rain, fog and on icy roads.
What’s a blind intersection?
Blind Intersections
An intersection is considered “blind”
if there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see for 100 feet in either direction during the last 100 feet before crossing
. If your view is blocked, move slowly forward until you can see.
What else might signify that a pedestrian is blind?
A visually impaired pedestrian may
be carrying a white stick or use a guide dog
, which will have a distinctive loop type harness. Their ability to see you will obviously be impaired. A pedestrian with hearing difficulties may be difficult to identify but they may not be aware of your vehicle approaching.
What is the most important roadway rules of courtesy and common sense?
Right-of-way rules
, together with courtesy and common sense, help to promote traffic safety. It is important to respect the right-of-way of others, especially pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and bicycle riders. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way.
What are the universal symbols which indicate a blind pedestrian?
The new blind person area signs are
diamond shaped
and MUTCD compliant. The messages for Blind Person Area Signs designate areas that are reserved for Blind Children or Blind Pedestrians. Other specific signs are Blind Person Crossing Signs and also Guide Dog with Blind Man Symbol.
