Pedestrians on a green light
A free practice question for the Georgia 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
Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way over vehicles. Even when your light is green, stop and stay stopped for people still in the crosswalk.
Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way. On a green light, stop and wait until people crossing are safely out of your way.
From the Georgia Drivers' Manual, page 42. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DDS 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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