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Are motorists required to yield to pedestrians when they walk against the traffic light?

1) True
2) False

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Final answer:

It is false that motorists are required to yield to pedestrians walking against the traffic light; pedestrians should cross only when signals indicate it is safe to do so.

Step-by-step explanation:

Motorists are generally required to yield the right of way to pedestrians when they cross at designated crosswalks and when the pedestrian has a favorable traffic signal, such as a "walk" light. However, if pedestrians walk against the traffic light, which means they are crossing when the light indicates they should not, drivers may not be legally required to yield to them. It's important to note that while traffic signals are installed at intersections to manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic efficiently and safely, pedestrians should only cross during the appropriate signal to ensure their own safety.

Therefore, the answer to the question is False; motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians walking against the traffic light.

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