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Right of wayQuestion 39 of 229

A pedestrian crosses the road where there is no crosswalk. What must you do?

  1. Use caution, slow down, or stop so the person can finish crossing
  2. Keep your speed because there is no crosswalk
  3. Honk so the person moves faster
  4. Pass the person on the right
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Correct answer: Use caution, slow down, or stop so the person can finish crossing

The duty to take care applies with or without a crosswalk.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 7. Laws and Rules of the Road: Pedestrians, page 41

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026