Stop sign

From real handbooks

How permit tests ask about it

40 of our verified questions in 35 states show this sign. A few of them, each from a different handbook where we can:

1. 1.You come to this sign at a corner with no stop line and no crosswalk. Where must you stop?

   • ABeside the sign, even if you cannot see cross traffic
   • BAfter pulling partly into the cross street
   • CBefore entering the intersection, at the closest point where you can see cross traffic
   • D50 feet before the intersection
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   ✓ C. Before entering the intersection, at the closest point where you can see cross traffic

   Stop before the stop line if there is one, otherwise before the crosswalk. If there is neither, stop before entering the intersection at the closest point that lets you see traffic on the other road.

   Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (No revision date in extractable text), page 29

2. 2.What must you do at this sign?

   • ASlow down and go if the way looks clear
   • BStop only if other cars are coming
   • CStop completely, not going past the crosswalk
   • DStop only when a train is coming
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   ✓ C. Stop completely, not going past the crosswalk

   The octagon means stop. Bring your car to a complete stop without going beyond the crosswalk. If you can't see, then creep forward to where you can and go only when it is safe.

   Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (most current information as of July 1, 2022), page 50

3. 3.What does this sign mean?

   • AStop only during rush hour
   • BStop only if other cars are near
   • CStop completely, then go when it is safe
   • DSlow down and yield if needed
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   ✓ C. Stop completely, then go when it is safe

   At a stop sign you must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk, yield to vehicles and pedestrians, then enter when safe.

   Source: Class D & E Driver's Guide (DPSMV2052) (DPSMV2052), page 32