Practice question

What is the legal requirement for a driver approaching a standard red octagonal Stop sign (R1)?

  1. Slow down and proceed if no other traffic is visible.
  2. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop behind the stop line, and only proceed when it is safe.
  3. Stop only if there is a traffic officer present.
  4. Yield to traffic on the right, but do not stop if the intersection is clear.

Answer: B — Bring the vehicle to a complete stop behind the stop line, and only proceed when it is safe.

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