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New Mexico Class D Written Test Practice
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On a city street, you see a man walking unsteadily at the edge of your lane, away from any crosswalk. He looks confused. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow down, give him as much room as you safely can, and be ready to stop.
Why
The law says who must yield, but it never gives a driver the right to hit a pedestrian. You must do everything you can to avoid striking a person on foot, whatever that person is doing. People who are confused, ill, impaired or very young may not see you or may move without warning, so plan for the worst case.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Pedestrians · p. 14
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