Which statement about passing a pedestrian is correct?

• A. When passing by a pedestrian, you could not maintain enough space between the pedestrian and the vehicle, so you slow down.
• B. The driver should accelerate to pass the pedestrian.
• C. Honk to warn the pedestrian.
• D. Drive on the sidewalk to pass the pedestrian.

Answer: (B)

Approaching a pedestrian on or near the roadway requires giving them the right of way and extra caution. The safe approach is to slow down and keep a generous distance, waiting until the pedestrian has confidently cleared the roadway or is no longer in your path before moving on. Accelerating to pass would compress that space and reduce your ability to react to sudden moves, increasing the risk of a collision. Honking isn’t a reliable or safe warning and can startle the pedestrian, while driving on the sidewalk is illegal and extremely dangerous. So the proper behavior is to slow down, yield, and pass only when it’s clearly safe.