When you reach a stop sign, what steps should you take before entering the intersection?

When you reach a stop sign, what steps should you take before entering the intersection?

• A. Stop by rolling through without stopping.
• B. Come to a complete stop behind the crosswalk or stop line, look for traffic and pedestrians from all directions, yield to those with the right-of-way, and proceed only when it is safe.
• C. Proceed through the intersection carefully.
• D. Turn right immediately after stopping if the intersection is clear.

Answer: (D)

When you reach a stop sign, you must come to a full stop and then check that the intersection is safe before moving. The proper sequence is to stop behind the crosswalk or stop line, look left, right, and ahead for traffic and pedestrians, yield to anyone with the right of way, and only enter the intersection when it’s safe. Rolling through the stop is illegal and dangerous. Proceeding without stopping ignores the need to check for others. Turning right immediately after stopping might seem quick, but you still must yield to pedestrians and other vehicles and ensure it’s safe to turn; simply assuming it’s clear isn’t reliable.

When you reach a stop sign, you must come to a full stop and then check that the intersection is safe before moving. The proper sequence is to stop behind the crosswalk or stop line, look left, right, and ahead for traffic and pedestrians, yield to anyone with the right of way, and only enter the intersection when it’s safe.

Rolling through the stop is illegal and dangerous. Proceeding without stopping ignores the need to check for others. Turning right immediately after stopping might seem quick, but you still must yield to pedestrians and other vehicles and ensure it’s safe to turn; simply assuming it’s clear isn’t reliable.