Stop sign ahead

What does this sign mean?

1. A hospital ahead
2. Stop right here at this sign
3. A stop sign ahead; slow down and prepare to stop (Correct answer) ✓
4. The road is closed ahead

Explanation: This yellow warning sign comes before a stop sign you may not see yet. Slow down so you can stop at it.

Where must you stop when you see this sign?

1. Right beside this yellow sign
2. At the stop sign farther ahead (Correct answer) ✓
3. Nowhere; it is only a suggestion
4. Only where a police officer tells you

Explanation: The yellow sign is a warning. The full stop is required at the red stop sign ahead.

Why is this sign posted before some stop signs?

1. The stop is optional for cars
2. The stop sign may be hard to see in time (Correct answer) ✓
3. You must stop at this yellow sign
4. A traffic light will replace the stop sign

Explanation: This warning gives you time to slow down when a curve, hill or high speed would make a stop sign hard to see.