What approach helps avoid hitting pedestrians or cyclists when turning?

• A. Speed through crosswalks.
• B. Slow to a safe speed, stay in your lane, and check crosswalks and bike lanes.
• C. Turn toward bike lanes.
• D. Honk and accelerate.

Answer: (B)

When turning, the safest approach is to slow to a safe speed, stay in your lane, and check crosswalks and bike lanes. Slowing gives you time to spot pedestrians and cyclists who may be crossing or riding near your path, so you can yield if needed. Staying in your lane prevents drifting into a bike lane or the path of pedestrians, and it keeps you aligned with oncoming traffic and your turning path. Checking crosswalks and bike lanes before you turn ensures you don’t surprise someone who is crossing or riding, and it helps you make the turn only when it’s safe.

Hurrying through crosswalks is dangerous because it leaves little time to react to someone entering the crosswalk. Turning toward bike lanes risks colliding with cyclists who are riding in those lanes. Honking and accelerating can startle pedestrians or cyclists and does not replace the need to slow, yield, and verify the path is clear. Always yield to pedestrians and cyclists and proceed only when it’s safe.