What is the rule for stop signs at intersections?

What is the rule for stop signs at intersections?

• A. Stop briefly and proceed when clear.
• B. Slow down and proceed with caution.
• C. Stop completely; proceed when the intersection is clear and you have the right of way.
• D. Roll through if no cross traffic.

Answer: (C)

When you see a stop sign at an intersection, you must come to a complete stop. This full stop gives you a clear moment to look for cross traffic and pedestrians and to judge whether it’s safe to enter the intersection. After stopping, you yield to any vehicles or people who have the right of way. In a typical stop-sign situation, you go only when the road is clear and you have the proper right of way, following whichever vehicle arrived first or yielding as required if others are there at the same time. This rule is why the correct choice is to stop completely and proceed when the intersection is clear and you have the right of way. Stopping briefly, slowing down without stopping, or rolling through when there’s no apparent cross traffic are not acceptable and can lead to a violation or collision.

When you see a stop sign at an intersection, you must come to a complete stop. This full stop gives you a clear moment to look for cross traffic and pedestrians and to judge whether it’s safe to enter the intersection. After stopping, you yield to any vehicles or people who have the right of way. In a typical stop-sign situation, you go only when the road is clear and you have the proper right of way, following whichever vehicle arrived first or yielding as required if others are there at the same time.

This rule is why the correct choice is to stop completely and proceed when the intersection is clear and you have the right of way. Stopping briefly, slowing down without stopping, or rolling through when there’s no apparent cross traffic are not acceptable and can lead to a violation or collision.