When approaching a pedestrian who is visually impaired or with a cane, what should you do?

When approaching a pedestrian who is visually impaired or with a cane, what should you do?

• A. Sound your horn to alert them.
• B. Speed up to pass before they cross.
• C. Exercise extra caution; yield to them in crosswalks.
• D. Follow closely to guide them.

Answer: (C)

Approaching a visually impaired pedestrian or someone using a cane requires extra caution and yielding in crosswalks. They may not see your car until the last moment and often rely on sound and the cane to detect traffic, so you should slow down, be prepared to stop, and give them the right of way. Do not honk or rush by, and do not follow closely to guide them; those actions can startle or endanger them. If you're at an intersection or approach a crosswalk, stop if needed and wait for them to complete crossing before moving on. This prioritizes their safety and aligns with how pedestrians with impaired vision navigate traffic.

Approaching a visually impaired pedestrian or someone using a cane requires extra caution and yielding in crosswalks. They may not see your car until the last moment and often rely on sound and the cane to detect traffic, so you should slow down, be prepared to stop, and give them the right of way. Do not honk or rush by, and do not follow closely to guide them; those actions can startle or endanger them. If you're at an intersection or approach a crosswalk, stop if needed and wait for them to complete crossing before moving on. This prioritizes their safety and aligns with how pedestrians with impaired vision navigate traffic.