Q: Are drivers required to stop if a pedestrian hasn’t yet entered the crosswalk? I’ve experienced many crossings where drivers with ample time to stop simply zoom through, ignoring the person (me) waiting to cross. What are the rules regarding this?
A: A person in a crosswalk has the right of way so, yes, you are required to stop. Here’s the breakdown:
- Always stop for pedestrians who are crossing or attempting to cross at a marked crosswalk.
- Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in or approaching a crosswalk.
- Do not overtake or pass another vehicle that has stopped or is yielding for pedestrians at a crosswalk.
- Use caution and slow down when approaching pedestrian crossings.
Use proper product
Q: I recently took my 2019 CR-V for an oil change. I received the safety check notations, which included the transmission and differential fluid change notice.
Does it need to be done at the dealership? I saw an Instagram reel where the mechanic suggested that because the driver had not used Honda-specific fluid, he may have compromised the transmission. I want to use my local service center.
A: Service needn’t be done at the dealership, and you won’t void your warranty as long as you keep records of service done elsewhere. However, you must use Honda’s special VTM-4 oil or an equivalent. There are other brands, but they must meet the Honda specification.
Keep your cool
Q: Not a question, just a handy tip. I have to constantly remind my daughter to close the sunroof shade while operating the air conditioner. Having the shade open puts unnecessary strain on the compressor, wastes fuel and keeps the cabin unnecessarily warm.
A: Makes sense. The more you reduce the sun load, the less work the air conditioning system must do.
Keep the change
Q: Now that the penny is abolished, how are we going to tell when our tire treads are too low? (And please don’t give a temporary solution that will die with the nickel.)
