Which is the proper stopping practice at a corner with a stop sign?

Which is the proper stopping practice at a corner with a stop sign?

• A. Stop at the crosswalk
• B. Stop after crossing the crosswalk
• C. Stop before the crosswalk
• D. Stop behind the stop sign

Answer: (A)

When you approach a corner with a stop sign, you must come to a full stop at the point closest to the crosswalk so you’re not in the way of pedestrians and you have a clear view of cross traffic. Stopping right at the crosswalk line places you in the correct spot to yield to anyone crossing and to judge when it’s safe to proceed. If you stop after you’ve already crossed the crosswalk, you’ve entered the intersection without properly yielding or checking for hazards. If you stop too far back, behind the stop sign, you’re not stopping at the proper line and you may not be able to see approaching traffic or pedestrians in time. So stopping at the crosswalk is the proper practice.

When you approach a corner with a stop sign, you must come to a full stop at the point closest to the crosswalk so you’re not in the way of pedestrians and you have a clear view of cross traffic. Stopping right at the crosswalk line places you in the correct spot to yield to anyone crossing and to judge when it’s safe to proceed. If you stop after you’ve already crossed the crosswalk, you’ve entered the intersection without properly yielding or checking for hazards. If you stop too far back, behind the stop sign, you’re not stopping at the proper line and you may not be able to see approaching traffic or pedestrians in time. So stopping at the crosswalk is the proper practice.