Stop Sign (R1-1)
The stop sign is a octagon and its colour is red. It is a regulatory sign: it states a traffic law you must obey. Ignoring it is a citation, not a judgement call.
At a glance
| Shape | octagon |
|---|---|
| Color | red |
| Category | Regulatory signs |
| MUTCD code | R1-1 |
| Legend | STOP |
How the test asks about it
- 1.
What must you do when you reach this sign?
Not quiteCorrect answer: C — Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
The octagon is used for one message only: STOP. You must come to a full stop behind the stop line, crosswalk or before entering the intersection, then proceed when it is safe.
A 'rolling stop' is still a violation even if the road is empty. The wheels must stop turning.
- 2.
You reach this sign at an intersection where a stop line is painted across your lane. Where must you make your stop?
Not quiteCorrect answer: B — At the stop line, before any part of your vehicle crosses it
The octagon requires a full stop, and the stop line marks the point where that stop has to happen. Where there is no stop line you stop before the crosswalk, and where there is neither you stop before entering the intersection. Once stopped you may edge forward far enough to see.
Drivers stop where they can see rather than where the line is. Creeping past the line first is still a failure to stop, and it puts your bumper in the crosswalk.
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