When you see a pedestrian crossing the street where there is no crosswalk, you should
Correct answer
- turn on your emergency flashers and proceed with caution.
- yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.
- proceed slowly.
Explanation
In Louisiana, you must yield to pedestrians at all times, whether or not they are in an intersection or a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Even if pedestrians are jaywalking or crossing the street where they should not be, you must still stop for them. (Note: The laws on this are different in some other states. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)
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