Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 37 / 200
Al encontrarse usted detenido con su vehículo en un semáforo que cambia a verde, y en ese momento se encuentra un peatón cruzando.¿Cuál debe ser su actitud?
You are stopped at traffic lights that change to green, and at that moment a pedestrian is crossing. What should you do?
- AAvisarle al peatón que se apure mediante señales luminosas y/o sonoras.Tell the pedestrian to hurry up by flashing your lights and/or sounding your horn.
- BIniciar la marcha en forma lenta y precautoria, para no molestar al peatón.Move off slowly and carefully, so as not to bother the pedestrian.
- CEsperar a que el peatón termine de cruzar la calle.Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing the street.
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Correct answer
- CEsperar a que el peatón termine de cruzar la calle.Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing the street.
Explanation
Even if the light turns green, you must wait for a pedestrian who is already crossing to finish. Pedestrians have right of way when they are already on the carriageway, and hurrying them with the horn or lights is prohibited.
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