3 ptsB,C,D,B1,C1,D1Official number: 13402
Upon seeing a person with a white cane crossing the road, you should:
Explanation
Correct answer: stop the vehicle to allow them to pass
A white cane is a signal that the pedestrian is blind or visually impaired. In such a situation, according to Art. 26 para. 7 of the Road Traffic Act, the driver has an absolute obligation to stop the vehicle to allow this person to cross the roadway safely, regardless of whether they are at a pedestrian crossing.
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