Pedestrians — Kentucky Permit Test

A Kentucky driver must yield when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, even an unmarked one, including mid-block crosswalks marked by warning signs and pavement markings.

A crosswalk exists at most intersections whether it is painted or not.

You must yield when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, even if it is unmarked, including mid-block crosswalks marked by warning signs and pavement markings.

A Kentucky driver must yield the right of way to all pedestrians in the intersection even if the traffic light is green.

A green light says the traffic may go. It says nothing about the person already crossing.

You must yield the right of way to all pedestrians in the intersection even if the traffic light is green.

A Kentucky driver making a right or left turn on red must be prepared to yield the right of way to pedestrians.

The turn on red crosses the crosswalk the pedestrian is using.

When making a right or left turn on red, you must be prepared to yield the right of way to pedestrians.

A Kentucky driver passing parked or stopped vehicles slows down and does not pass until sure there are no pedestrians crossing in front.

A pedestrian stepping out from between two parked cars appears with no warning at all.

Slow down and do not pass until you are sure there are no pedestrians crossing in front of it.

A Kentucky driver checks for pedestrians in their path before backing, especially in parking lots or places where there are many pedestrians.

The area behind the car is where a small child cannot be seen at all.

Check for pedestrians in your path before backing, especially in parking lots or places where there are many pedestrians.

In a Kentucky school zone when lights are flashing or children are present, a driver must obey a slower speed limit.

Either condition is enough on its own, and the flashing lights are not always on when children are there.

In a school zone when lights are flashing or children are present, you must obey a slower speed limit.

Kentucky says a pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point other than a marked or unmarked crosswalk shall yield the right of way to all vehicles.

The duty runs both ways, and a driver still has to be ready to stop for someone who does not obey it.

Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles.

Kentucky tells drivers it is a good idea to drive slower than the speed limit in playground and residential areas where children could run out from between parked vehicles.

The posted limit is set for the road, not for the child who is about to step into it.

It is a good idea to drive slower than the speed limit in these areas and be prepared to stop quickly.

Where must a Kentucky driver yield to a pedestrian?

In a crosswalk, even one that is unmarked. A crosswalk exists at most intersections whether it is painted or not. Kentucky Driver Manual, p.59: “You must yield when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, even if it is unmarked, including mid-block crosswalks marked by warning signs and pavement markings.”