There is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane ahead. You should:
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Slow down as you pass the pedestrian.
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Honk your horn to alert the pedestrian.
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Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
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Make eye contact and then pass the pedestrian.
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Explanation
When a pedestrian is crossing your lane without a crosswalk, you must stop and allow them to finish crossing. You are not required to come to a stop if the pedestrian is in a crosswalk on the other side of a safety island.
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