Pedestrians at intersections
A free practice question for the California permit test, with the answer explained.
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Your light turns green, but a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. Who has the right of way?
The rule
At intersections, pedestrians always have the right of way. Even when your light is green, people crossing go first.
Pedestrians always have the right of way at intersections. On a green light, go only after people crossing are safely out of your way.
From the California Driver Handbook, section 7, page 39. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.
Often mixed up with
People confuse these rules with this one. Each has its own practice question.
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