You see a person holding a white cane crossing the road. What is the most appropriate action for the driver?
A white cane signals that the person cannot see (or is treated as such), and when such a pedestrian is crossing, the driver's duty to protect them applies most strongly (Article 49(1)2 of the Road Traffic Act). This applies whether or not it is a crosswalk, and the person may also be unable to hear.
Answer: ④
Explanation
Under Article 49(1)2(b) of the Road Traffic Act, the driver must stop temporarily when a person who cannot see is crossing the road with a white cane or an assistance dog. This duty applies whether or not it is a crosswalk. Under Article 11(2) and Article 8 of the Enforcement Decree, a person with a white cane may also be unable to hear, so warning with the horn cannot be relied on, and slowing down to go around them does not satisfy the duty to stop.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제11조 제2항, 제49조 제1항 제2호 나목