If a pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green, you should:
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Proceed unless the pedestrian is in your lane.
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Proceed because you have the right-of-way.
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Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
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All of the above.
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Explanation
If a signal light changes to green while a pedestrian is still in the middle of the street, the driver should wait patiently until the pedestrian finishes crossing before proceeding. This ensures that pedestrians have enough time and space to safely navigate the crosswalk without being rushed or endangered by moving vehicles.
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