Colorado Permit Practice Test

When approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians present, the driver must yield to those pedestrians and stop if necessary. This priority for pedestrians is a fundamental safety rule: people in crosswalks have the right of way, and drivers are required to stop to let them cross. The idea is to prevent harm and give pedestrians time to cross safely, even if doing so momentsarily slows or blocks other traffic.

So the correct approach is to stop and yield, prioritizing safety over keeping traffic moving. Horns, continuing through with the hope pedestrians stop, or waiting for a signal before acting don’t meet the obligation. If you do stop, wait until the crosswalk is clear before proceeding, and move as soon as it’s safe to do so to minimize disruption.