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Which of the following is true about pedestrian right-of-way?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against US DMV standard (applies in all states)
A

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way in a marked crosswalk

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B

You must stop for pedestrians even at unmarked crosswalks at intersections

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C

You must yield to pedestrians even if they are crossing against a signal

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D

All of the above

Correct answer

Detailed Explanation

All three statements are correct. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in all crosswalks (marked and unmarked), and you must yield even if they are crossing against a signal — their safety comes first.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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