A pedestrian-crossing warning tells you to watch for people walking, riding bicycles, or using other devices. Slow down and be prepared to stop. A second sign with an arrow may mark the crosswalk itself.
What to do
People entering a crosswalk or crossing your path.
Practice question
The answer stays closed until you open it.
This yellow diamond shows a person walking. What should you watch for?
People entering a crosswalk or crossing your path.
A flagger in a work zone only.
A school bus that has already passed.
Farm equipment traveling at highway speed.
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Answer: People entering a crosswalk or crossing your path.
A pedestrian-crossing warning tells you to watch for people walking, riding bicycles, or using other devices. Slow down and be prepared to stop. A second sign with an arrow may mark the crosswalk itself.
What does the Pedestrian crossing sign mean?
A pedestrian-crossing warning tells you to watch for people walking, riding bicycles, or using other devices. Slow down and be prepared to stop. A second sign with an arrow may mark the crosswalk itself. This is study wording cited to VA Driver's Manual (Apr 2026) §2 Warning Signs. It is not a verbatim quotation from the manual.
