You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog, you must slow down, yield the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop your vehicle in order to prevent injury or danger to the pedestrian.
- He or she is deaf.
- He or she is a police officer.
- He or she is blind.
- He or she has poor balance.