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The car in the next lane stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Stop too, and never pass it. Someone may be crossing.

  1. Pass it carefully
  2. Honk, then go around it
  3. Stop too, and do not pass it ✔

Why: A stopped car may be waiting for someone you cannot see. Never pass or overtake a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians.

Huh, didn't know that: Take extra care around people with a guide dog, a white cane or other mobility aids.

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Why did the pedestrian cross the road? To get to the other side, safely!
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References

Answer: Stop too, and do not pass it. A stopped car may be waiting for someone you cannot see. Never pass or overtake a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians.

  1. New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 11: Sharing the Road dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-and-practice-tests/chapter-11-sharing-the-road
    Never pass or overtake a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians. There may be people crossing where you cannot see.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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