Stop
Come to a complete stop and go only when the way is clear. Stop at the stop line; if there is none, at the crosswalk; if none, at the edge of the sidewalk; if none, at the edge of the intersection.
8 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- Come to a complete stop, then go only when the way is clear. (Correct answer)
- Stop only if other vehicles are already in the intersection.
- Slow down and go through if no vehicles are coming.
- Stop only if pedestrians are waiting to cross.
Explanation: A stop sign means a full stop every time, even if the road looks empty. You may enter the intersection only when it is clear.
You have stopped at this sign. Cross traffic has no sign and a car is coming toward the intersection. What do you do?
- Flash your lights and go.
- Go now, because you stopped first.
- Go if you signal first.
- Wait until it has passed and the way is clear. (Correct answer)
Explanation: Stopping does not give you the right-of-way. Enter the intersection only when the way is clear.
Every road at this intersection has this sign. Another car came to a full stop before you did. Who goes first?
- The car that stopped first. (Correct answer)
- Whoever is on the busier road.
- You, if you are going straight.
- You, if the other car is on your left.
Explanation: At an all-way stop, the right-of-way goes to the first vehicle to come to a complete stop.
