A pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
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Proceed if you have the right-of-way.
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Wait until the pedestrian has crossed in front of you before proceeding.
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All the other answers are correct.
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Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
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Explanation
As a driver, you have the responsibility to give the right-of-way to any pedestrian in the intersection. Even if the signal light changes to green, you must wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed the street before proceeding. Failing to do so can result in a potentially dangerous situation and may cause harm to the pedestrian.
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