Under most conditions, pedestrians have the right of way. However, both the driver and the pedestrian have a responsibility to be cautious around each other.
Pedestrian responsibilities include:
Driver responsibilities include:
With regard to children, the driver of the vehicle has more of a responsibility. Children's actions are usually less predictable than an adult's, making it more important for drivers to be more cautious around children.
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