Practice question

At a stop sign intersection with cross traffic, what is the correct approach?

  1. Slow down and proceed if no vehicles appear, after stopping.
  2. Stop, then yield to any cross traffic and pedestrians with the right-of-way.
  3. Stop briefly and then continue without waiting for cross traffic.
  4. Treat the intersection as a yield but not necessarily stop if clear.

Answer: B — Stop, then yield to any cross traffic and pedestrians with the right-of-way.

At a stop sign intersection with cross traffic, you must come to a full stop and yield to cross traffic and pedestrians who have the right of way. After stopping, wait until the way is clear and it’s safe to proceed, giving priority to any vehicles or pedestrians already in or approaching the intersection. This is why the correct approach is to stop, then yield to cross traffic and pedestrians with the right of way. Slowing down and proceeding if nothing appears is not allowed, because you must stop completely at a stop sign. Stopping briefly and continuing without waiting isn’t correct, since you need to yield and wait for it to be safe. Treating the intersection as a yield without stopping isn’t correct either, because a stop sign requires a full stop before entering.

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