Your vehicle's wheels must completely cease all rotation. A 'rolling stop' where the car is still moving slowly is illegal and unsafe.
Your view is blocked by a building after you stopped at the stop line. What should you do?
After making a complete stop behind the line, you may slowly move forward or 'creep' to get a better view, yielding to any pedestrians or cross-traffic before proceeding.
What is the correct procedure when approaching a stop sign at an intersection with a marked stop line?
Come to a full and complete stop before the front of your car passes the white stop line. Yield to pedestrians and cross-traffic before proceeding.
How should you react to a solid red traffic light at an intersection with a stop line?
Make a complete stop before the stop line and remain stopped until the light turns green.
At a solid red light, can you turn right after stopping at the stop line?
Yes, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted. You must first come to a complete stop, yield to all traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed with the turn when it's safe.
How do you handle a flashing red traffic light?
Treat it the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed when the way is clear.
You are approaching an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk. Where do you stop for the stop sign?
Stop before your vehicle enters the intersection, at a point near the intersecting roadway where you have a view of approaching traffic.
Why is it dangerous to stop your vehicle in the middle of a crosswalk?
It forces pedestrians to walk around your vehicle and into potentially oncoming traffic. It is illegal and puts pedestrians in danger.
If a law enforcement officer or crossing guard signals you to proceed through a red light or stop sign, what should you do?
Obey the officer's or crossing guard's directions. Their instructions overrule traffic signals and signs.
What is the sequence of actions for stopping at an intersection?
1. Scan the intersection.
2. Slow down.
3. Stop completely before the stop line or crosswalk.
4. Yield to pedestrians and traffic.
5. Proceed when safe.
You stop correctly at a stop line, but your car is still blocking a pedestrian's path on the sidewalk. What does this indicate?
You likely pulled too far forward. The stop line is positioned to allow pedestrians to use the sidewalk and crosswalk without obstruction.
