Stop Ahead Sign (W3-1)
The stop ahead sign is a diamond and its colour is yellow. It is a warning sign: something ahead — a curve, a crossing, a change in the road — needs you to slow down and adjust what you are doing.
At a glance
| Shape | diamond |
|---|---|
| Color | yellow |
| Category | Warning signs |
| MUTCD code | W3-1 |
How the test asks about it
- 1.
What is this sign telling you?
Not quiteCorrect answer: C — A stop sign is ahead, so begin slowing in order to stop at it
A warning sign describes what is coming, not what happens where it stands. This one is used where the stop sign itself is hidden by a curve, a crest or trees, giving you the distance you need to stop under control.
Stopping at the warning sign itself, which surprises the driver behind. The stop is made at the stop line further on.
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