A 3-minute lesson from the Pennsylvania course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Pedestrians and cyclists have the same right to use public roads that you do, and they're far more likely to be hurt in a crash. Give them time, space and your full attention, especially children, older people and anyone with a disability.
Pedestrian safety
Yield to pedestrians crossing at intersections or in crosswalks
Right on red: stop, look in all directions and let pedestrians fully clear the crosswalk
Slow down near children; they may run out in front of you without looking
Obey school zone limits and stop for school buses with flashing red signals
Be patient with elderly pedestrians and those with disabilities; they need extra time
The Dutch Reach turns your body so you see approaching cyclists and keeps the door from opening too fast, which can also save your door from being torn off by a passing car.
The car ahead of you in the right lane has stopped at a crosswalk with no signal. Don't pull around it: a pedestrian may be crossing in front of it where you can't see. Slow down, stop if needed, and pass only when sure it's clear.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
What should you do when making a right turn on red and pedestrians are in the crosswalk?
Proceed slowly around the pedestrians
Honk to clear the crosswalk
Turn only if pedestrians wave you through
Stop, look all ways, and turn after they clear
Answer: Stop, look all ways, and turn after they clear
Right turns on red require stopping, checking all directions, and yielding to pedestrians.