For a corner with a stop sign, what is the correct stopping point?

For a corner with a stop sign, what is the correct stopping point?

• A. In front of crosswalk
• B. Behind crosswalk
• C. Not at all
• D. At the crosswalk

Answer: (D)

When you see a stop sign at a corner with a crosswalk, you stop at the edge of the crosswalk (or at the painted stop line if there is one). This position yields to pedestrians and gives you a clear view of cross traffic before you proceed. Stopping here keeps you from crossing the crosswalk into the intersection before it’s safe and helps avoid blocking pedestrian space. If there’s no crosswalk or stop line, stop at the point nearest the intersection where you can see traffic safely and proceed when it’s clear.

When you see a stop sign at a corner with a crosswalk, you stop at the edge of the crosswalk (or at the painted stop line if there is one). This position yields to pedestrians and gives you a clear view of cross traffic before you proceed. Stopping here keeps you from crossing the crosswalk into the intersection before it’s safe and helps avoid blocking pedestrian space. If there’s no crosswalk or stop line, stop at the point nearest the intersection where you can see traffic safely and proceed when it’s clear.