Crosswalk
Also known as: pedestrian crossing, zebra crossing, marked crosswalk, unmarked crosswalk
The portion of a roadway designated for pedestrians to cross from one side to the other. A crosswalk exists at any intersection whether or not it is painted, and pedestrians in either a marked or unmarked crosswalk have the right-of-way over turning vehicles.
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Practice questions
- In many school zones, what does the manual say about the posted speed limit? · North Carolina practice question
- A vehicle in front of you has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. What does... · North Carolina practice question
- You reach a stop sign at an intersection with no stop line and no marked crosswalk. Where... · North Carolina practice question
- A pedestrian is crossing on a Walk signal at a signaled intersection. What right of way do... · North Carolina practice question
- You are stopped at a red light. A pedestrian steps into the crosswalk, and then your light... · New York practice question
Frequently asked questions
- Can you turn right on red in New York? · New York FAQ
- What is the speed limit in an Illinois school zone? · Illinois FAQ
Articles
- How to Pass the Illinois Written Exam on Your First Try · Illinois article
- The Ten Ways a Permit-Test Question Is Built to Catch You · Article
Road signs
- Crosswalk Stop On Red · Sign
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing · Sign
- Pedestrian Crossing · Sign
- Pedestrian Push Button · Sign
- Push Button For Walk Signal · Sign
Pavement markings
- Continental Crosswalk · Pavement marking
- Ladder (Continental) Crosswalk · Pavement marking
- PED XING Pavement Legend · Pavement marking
- School Crossing Pavement Symbol · Pavement marking
- SCHOOL Pavement Word Marking · Pavement marking
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