Stop sign: what it means

What it means

You must bring your vehicle to a stop. The purpose of this sign is to bring traffic 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, railway crossings and scholar patrols.

Remember

Stop means standstill: at the line, then go only when it is safe.

At a three or four-way stop, wait for the vehicles that stopped before you. You may not move off before all of them have moved off.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   Which ONE of the following is NOT a place where the Stop sign (R1.1) is normally found?

   • A At intersections
   • B At scholar patrols
   • C On freeways
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   Answer: C: On freeways

   The Stop sign is found at intersections, railway crossings and scholar patrols, not on freeways.

2. Question 2

   

   In addition to intersections and scholar patrols, where is the Stop sign (R1.1) normally found?

   • A At road works
   • B At railway crossings
   • C At freeway off-ramps
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   Answer: B: At railway crossings

   The Stop sign is also found at railway crossings, where a road crosses a train line.

3. Question 3

   Which of these signs is found at scholar patrols?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   The Stop sign is found at scholar patrols, where children help others to cross the road.