What should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing the street outside of a crosswalk?

Yielding to a pedestrian crossing the street, even outside of a designated crosswalk, is essential for ensuring their safety. Pedestrians have the right of way in most situations, and yielding allows them to cross safely without the risk of potential harm.

By stopping or slowing down for the pedestrian, you are actively promoting a safe and responsible driving environment. This action also demonstrates good driving etiquette and adherence to traffic laws, which are designed to protect all roadway users, including those on foot. In contrast, continuing to drive without yielding can lead to accidents and injury, while honking at pedestrians does not provide any safety benefits and may even startle them. Speeding past them poses a significant risk of collision. Therefore, yielding is the most appropriate and responsible action when encountering a pedestrian in this situation.