(91/133) What does this road sign mean?
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
This question tests recognition of a standard regulatory sign in the Texas DPS Class C knowledge test. The sign shown is a red octagon with the word 'STOP' in white letters. According to the Texas Driver Handbook, a STOP sign means you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop at the marked stop line, before entering the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection if there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and to all cross traffic. After stopping, you may proceed only when it is safe to do so. This is a regulatory sign, and failing to stop can result in a traffic citation.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
The correct answer is 'Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.' This matches the legal requirement for a STOP sign: a complete stop is mandatory, and then you may proceed only after yielding to any pedestrians or vehicles that have the right-of-way and when the way is clear. The phrase 'full stop' emphasizes that rolling stops are not permitted.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
This describes the action for a YIELD sign or a warning sign, not a STOP sign. A STOP sign requires a complete stop regardless of whether other cars are approaching. Slowing down and stopping only if traffic is present would be a violation.
Option: Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
This is incorrect because a STOP sign always requires a full stop. You may not proceed through without stopping, even if you think the intersection is clear. This option describes behavior appropriate for a green light or an uncontrolled intersection, not a STOP sign.
Option: Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.
This is incorrect because a STOP sign requires you to stop first, and then yield to traffic on the intersecting road. You must stop even if there is no traffic on the intersecting road. The sign does not mean 'stop only if there is cross traffic'; it means stop unconditionally, then yield as necessary.
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