Blind pedestrians — Nevada Permit Test

A blind or visually impaired person crossing with a white cane or guide animal has the right of way at all times, and drivers must yield, stopping if needed.

A person who cannot see your car cannot step out of its way, so only you can prevent the crash.

A person who is blind or visually impaired crossing a street on foot with a white cane or animal guide is granted the right of way at all times on any highway, street, or road in Nevada.

Do not stop your car more than five feet from the crosswalk, because a blind pedestrian uses the sound of your engine as a guide.

A car stopped far back sounds farther off, and the walker cannot tell that it has stopped for them.

Do not stop your car more than five feet from the crosswalk.

Do not honk at, or give spoken directions to, a blind or visually impaired pedestrian.

A sudden horn or shout can startle a blind walker or send them stepping out when it is not safe.

Do not honk at a blind or visually impaired person.

Be extra alert for blind pedestrians when driving an electric vehicle, which can be nearly silent.

A blind walker listens for engines, so a silent car can seem to be no car at all.

Do be extra alert for blind or visually impaired pedestrians if you're driving an electric vehicle.

If a blind pedestrian takes a step back and pulls in the cane, they are letting you know you can go.

Sitting at the curb after this signal leaves both of you waiting, and cars behind may try to go around.

If they take a step back and pull in their cane, they are letting you know you can go.

A person with a white cane is crossing the street. What must you do?

Yield, and come to a full stop if needed. A person who cannot see your car cannot step out of its way, so only you can prevent the crash. Nevada Driver Handbook, p.67: “A person who is blind or visually impaired crossing a street on foot with a white cane or animal guide is granted the right of way at all times on any highway, street, or road in Nevada.”