What should you do if you see a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

When encountering a pedestrian in a crosswalk, the appropriate action is to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. This means that as a driver, you must stop and allow the pedestrian to cross safely. This practice is rooted in traffic laws designed to protect individuals on foot, ensuring their safety and right to navigate roadways. Yielding demonstrates consideration for pedestrian safety and contributes to a more harmonious and safe interaction between drivers and pedestrians.

Hawking your horn to alert a pedestrian can be interpreted as aggressive and may startle them, which is not a safe approach. Speeding up to pass them disregards their safety, and stopping only if they are walking quickly undermines the responsibility drivers have to ensure pedestrians can cross safely, regardless of their speed. Yielding the right of way is essential for public safety and helps to prevent accidents involving pedestrians.