Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians when:
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The driver is turning a corner and pedestrians are crossing with the green light or walk signal is in their favor.
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Pedestrians are on a sidewalk as it crosses an alley, entrance, or driveway.
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Pedestrians are crossing the road in marked crosswalks.
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All of the above.
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Explanation
You must yield to pedestrians when they are crossing the street at a marked or unmarked crosswalk, when they are crossing a highway at an intersection and the green light or walk signal is in their favor, and when they are on a sidewalk as it crosses an alley, entrance, or driveway. Be especially alert for children, the elderly, and disabled pedestrian.
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