Because of their lack of protection, bicyclists and pedestrians generally have the right-of-way, and drivers must take extra precautions to share the road. Any driver who approaches a designated crosswalk must generally stop and yield to any pedestrians or bicyclists approaching or crossing within the crosswalk. Drivers generally must also give pedestrians and bicyclists at least three feet of clearance to help avoid the risks of accidents. Meanwhile, bicyclists do have the right to use the open roads just as a vehicle, so long as they obey traffic laws just as any automobile must do.