Texas · Right-of-Way
If a pedestrian crosses at a point other than a crosswalk at an intersection, who must yield the right-of-way?
- Vehicles must always yield to pedestrians
- Only vehicles traveling above 25 mph must yield
- Both pedestrian and vehicles share equal responsibility
- The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles
Correct answer
The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles
Why this is correct
If you cross a street at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection, you (the pedestrian) must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles.
Texas Driver Handbook, p. 55