What must a driver do if an unaccompanied child or a blind person with a cane is walking on the road?

• A. Slow down and pass carefully
• B. Sound the horn repeatedly
• C. Vehicle must come to a complete stop
• D. Speed up to clear the area

Answer: (C)

When a pedestrian who is vulnerable, such as an unaccompanied child or a blind person with a cane, is walking on the road, you must come to a complete stop. Stopping gives them the time and space to cross safely or move away without the risk of being struck, and it reflects the priority pedestrians have in traffic. Slowing down and passing carefully isn’t enough here because the person is directly in the roadway and could change direction unexpectedly. Honking isn’t the solution, as it can startle the pedestrian or distract you, and speeding up to “clear the area” is dangerous and could cause a crash. The safe action is to stop completely and wait until the pedestrian is clearly safe before proceeding.