4-way stop: what it means

What it means

Traffic from all four directions at this intersection must come to a stop.

What you must do

Bring your vehicle to a standstill at the stop line. If there is no stop line, come to a standstill at the stop sign. Proceed only when it is safe.

Where you see it

At intersections.

Remember

Everyone stops, then you go in the order you stopped.

If more than one vehicle stops at the intersection, the vehicle that stopped first should move off first.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which ONE of the following signs is NOT normally found at intersections?

   • A 4-way stop sign (R1.4)
   • B STOP/RY-GO sign (R1.5)
   • C Yield sign (R2)
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   Answer: B: STOP/RY-GO sign (R1.5)

   The 4-way stop sign is found at intersections; the STOP/RY-GO sign is usually found at road works.

2. Question 2

   Which of these signs has the purpose of bringing traffic from all four directions to a stop?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   The 4-way stop sign brings traffic from all four directions to a stop.

3. Question 3

   

   You approach an intersection controlled by the sign shown, where a stop line is marked. Where must you bring your vehicle to a standstill?

   • A With the front wheels beyond the stop line
   • B In the centre of the intersection
   • C Behind the stop line
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   Answer: C: Behind the stop line

   At a 4-way stop you must come to a standstill (a full stop) behind the stop line.