Sharing the roadQuestion 246 of 412

Your light is green. Why must you check that a crosswalk is empty before you enter it?

  1. Slow pedestrians may still be crossing
  2. Green means pedestrians must wait
  3. The crosswalk lines are only advice
  4. Pedestrians always cross at the same speed
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Correct answer: Slow pedestrians may still be crossing

Some people cross slowly, such as the elderly or parents with young children. They may still be in the crosswalk.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 6, Sharing the road, page 83

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026