What should you do when approaching a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?

What should you do when approaching a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?

• A. Honk to warn
• B. Stop for them
• C. Ignore and continue
• D. Speed up and pass

Answer: (B)

When you see someone using a white cane or a guide dog, give them priority and slow down early. A guide dog or cane signals that the person may be blind or visually impaired and needs extra space to cross safely. Stop and wait until they have fully crossed and your path is clear before continuing. Honking, speeding up, or trying to pass them can startle or endanger them, so those actions are not appropriate. This pause shows you’re practicing safe, considerate driving and protecting vulnerable pedestrians.

When you see someone using a white cane or a guide dog, give them priority and slow down early. A guide dog or cane signals that the person may be blind or visually impaired and needs extra space to cross safely. Stop and wait until they have fully crossed and your path is clear before continuing. Honking, speeding up, or trying to pass them can startle or endanger them, so those actions are not appropriate. This pause shows you’re practicing safe, considerate driving and protecting vulnerable pedestrians.