Pedestrians — South Carolina Permit Test

You must yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, even if the crosswalk is unmarked.

A pedestrian in an unpainted crosswalk is crossing just as lawfully and is just as unprotected as one in a painted one.

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.

When a pedestrian is crossing guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, you must come to a complete stop.

A visually impaired person cannot see your car or judge when you mean to go, so only a full stop is safe.

When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, you must come to a complete stop.

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

A green light lets you go only when the way is clear; pedestrians may still be finishing their crossing.

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

When driving next to parked or stopped vehicles, slow down and do not pass until you are sure no pedestrians are crossing in front of them.

A stopped vehicle can hide a pedestrian stepping out in front of it until they are directly in your lane.

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

In playground and residential areas, it is a good idea to drive slower than the speed limit and be ready to stop quickly.

Children can run out from between parked vehicles faster than a driver at the full limit can stop.

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

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

Children near schools are unpredictable and hard to see, and a slower car gives time to stop.

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

At a school crossing where there is traffic patrol, stop and yield if you are signaled to do so.

The patrol directs the crossing, and children step out on its signal expecting traffic to stop.

At a school crossing where there is traffic patrol, stop and yield if you are signaled to do so.

Check for pedestrians in your path before backing up, especially in parking lots.

Pedestrians walking behind a reversing car are out of the driver's view and often assume the driver sees them.

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

Must you yield to a pedestrian in an unmarked crosswalk?

Yes, marked or unmarked. A pedestrian in an unpainted crosswalk is crossing just as lawfully and is just as unprotected as one in a painted one. South Carolina Driver's Manual, p.110: “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.”