How to Complete Stops at Stop Signs

Stops signs are found at intersections where there is quite a bit of traffic. You may find the stop signs on both sides of one street or at all four corners of the intersection. The signs are there for the protection of the public and to keep order. Both bicycles and motor vehicles are required to obey the signs posted on the roads. Stop signs are universal in design and color, bright red octagons, with the word STOP written in large letters.

Instructions

• 1

  Slow down as you approach the stop sign.

• 2

  Come to a complete stop at the intersection. There may be lines in the road to indicate where you should stop. Make sure you are completely stopped and not still rolling forward. You can check your speedometer to see if it reads 0 miles per hour, if you're not sure. You may also feel the car rock back a bit once you have completely stopped.

• 3

  Check the traffic and look for pedestrians in both directions while you are stopped. Do not allow the car to roll forward yet.

• 4

  Check to the right if you are at a four way stop. The rule is, the first to stop is the first to go. However, if two have stopped at the same time, the person to the right has the right of way.

• 5

  Pull out of the intersection slowly and look both ways again. This is very important if the intersecting street does not have a stop sign. When the way is clear, proceed.