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To be a safe driver, you must understand the rules of the road. This includes knowing how to share the road with pedestrians. One in six traffic fatalities is a pedestrian, so it's extremely important to be safe whenever you encounter someone traveling on foot.
Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. Crosswalks are typically marked with white lines and located at corners, but they can sometimes be in the middle of the block. Yellow crosswalk lines may be used to indicate school crossings and some crosswalks may have flashing lights.
Pedestrians who are crossing the road at a point other than a marked crosswalk must yield the right of way to all vehicles. People sometimes use the term "jaywalking" to describe pedestrians walking outside of crosswalks. This is generally not a legal term. Most states allow pedestrians to cross outside of designated crosswalks if they yield to oncoming traffic.
The only absolute exception to the standard right of way rules involves blind pedestrians. If you encounter a visually impaired pedestrian who is using a white cane or a guide dog, he has the right of way at all times. Never honk your horn or shout at a blind pedestrian, since you may startle him. If you drive an electric or hybrid vehicle, be extra cautious when you see a blind pedestrian. Since these vehicles are nearly silent, the pedestrian may not know you are near the intersection.
If you have questions about the rules of the road, it is best to consult your state's driver's manual.
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