Question

class e general knowledge question #1 / 50
you are driving on a municipal road with two lanes in each direction, and are approaching the end of a block. ahead, a vehicle in the lane beside you has stopped in front of the crosswalk, but you do not see any pedestrians. you should
select a letter to choose your answer
a
continue driving at the speed limit past the stopped vehicle.
b
assume the stopped vehicle is waiting to make a turn, and it is okay to pass them without stopping.
c
assume that a pedestrian may be crossing in front of the stopped vehicle, hidden from your view, and you must not pass the stopped vehicle.

Explanation:

When a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, even if no pedestrians are visible, it's possible that a pedestrian is crossing and hidden from view (due to the stopped vehicle blocking the line - of - sight). This is a common traffic safety scenario. Options A and B do not account for the potential danger of pedestrians being present but hidden.

Answer:

C. Assume that a pedestrian may be crossing in front of the stopped vehicle, hidden from your view, and you must not pass the stopped vehicle.