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What is a Kentucky driver's legal responsibility when encountering a blind pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog?
The answer
Answer: D. Kentucky law explicitly requires drivers to yield the right of way to any blind pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white cane or accompanied by an assistance guide dog. Failing to yield to a blind pedestrian is a statutory violation carrying a fine of up to $250 under Kentucky law.
Source: KY Driver Manual — Section Ten: Sharing the Road (p. 58)