Texas Car / Permit practice question · Right-of-Way
A pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk ahead of you. You should:
Answer choices
- honk so the pedestrian moves faster
- drive around behind the pedestrian
- stop and yield the right-of-way until the pedestrian has crossed— Correct answer
- continue if you reached the crosswalk first
Why this is the answer
Drivers must give pedestrians the right-of-way, and that includes someone already in a crosswalk when your light changes. So you stop and let them finish crossing before you go. Reaching the crosswalk first does not give you priority, and honking or driving around behind the pedestrian does not remove your duty to yield.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Right-of-Way
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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