When you encounter pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog, what should you do?

When you encounter pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog, what should you do?

• A. Give them the right of way and proceed with caution.
• B. Honk to alert them.
• C. Speed up to pass quickly.
• D. Ignore them and continue.

Answer: (A)

When you see a pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog, the priority is to yield and move only after it’s safe. These travelers rely on their cane or dog to navigate, so drivers must give them the right of way in crosswalks and whenever they are crossing or about to cross. Slow down, stop if needed, and wait until the path is clear and they’ve finished crossing or signaled that it’s okay to proceed. Do not honk, do not speed up to pass, and don’t ignore them. Keeping a wide, respectful space and, if appropriate, making eye contact helps confirm that you intend to wait. In busy airport areas, where pedestrians are frequent, staying attentive to those with mobility aids is essential for everyone's safety.

When you see a pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog, the priority is to yield and move only after it’s safe. These travelers rely on their cane or dog to navigate, so drivers must give them the right of way in crosswalks and whenever they are crossing or about to cross. Slow down, stop if needed, and wait until the path is clear and they’ve finished crossing or signaled that it’s okay to proceed. Do not honk, do not speed up to pass, and don’t ignore them. Keeping a wide, respectful space and, if appropriate, making eye contact helps confirm that you intend to wait. In busy airport areas, where pedestrians are frequent, staying attentive to those with mobility aids is essential for everyone's safety.