California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

When you see children crossing the street, you should:

1. Stay in your current lane and speed up

2. Stop and wait until all of them cross the street

3. Stop and sound your horn to alert them

4. Slow down and be prepared to stop

The correct answer is: Slow down and be prepared to stop

When you see children crossing the street, it is important to slow down and be prepared to stop. Option A, staying in your current lane and speeding up, is incorrect because it may not give the children enough time to safely cross the street. Option B, stopping and waiting until all of them cross, is also incorrect because it may cause traffic congestion and potentially put the children in danger if they see other cars stopping and think it is safe to cross. Option C, stopping and sounding your horn, is incorrect because it may startle the children and cause them to stop in the middle of the street. The best option is to slow down and be prepared to stop, in case any unexpected movements or changes occur with the children crossing the street. This ensures the safety of both the children and yourself as a driver.