What does a 'Don't Walk' signal mean for pedestrians?

What does a 'Don't Walk' signal mean for pedestrians?

• A. Cross only if there is no oncoming traffic.
• B. Do not start crossing; if already in the crosswalk, finish crossing.
• C. The signal does not apply to pedestrians.
• D. Proceed with caution.

Answer: (B)

Don't Walk tells pedestrians not to start crossing. These signals coordinate with traffic to keep walkers safe. If you are already in the crosswalk when Don't Walk appears, finish crossing quickly and reach the curb safely. You should not start crossing once the signal shows Don't Walk. A few other ideas don’t fit: you can’t rely on no oncoming traffic to decide to cross, the signal does apply to pedestrians, and Don’t Walk is not a cue to proceed with caution.

Don't Walk tells pedestrians not to start crossing. These signals coordinate with traffic to keep walkers safe. If you are already in the crosswalk when Don't Walk appears, finish crossing quickly and reach the curb safely. You should not start crossing once the signal shows Don't Walk. A few other ideas don’t fit: you can’t rely on no oncoming traffic to decide to cross, the signal does apply to pedestrians, and Don’t Walk is not a cue to proceed with caution.