Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

What does this sign mean?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

Stop

Answer: B: Stop

Explanation

At intersections with the "Stop" sign, you must come to a complete stop directly before the stop line and confirm safety before proceeding.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
Stop sign… so I just slow down a lot and check, right?
Yui
Yui
Not quite—you have to come to a complete stop right before the line, then check before you go.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, like wheels fully stopped? Every time?
Yui
Yui
Yes, every single time! Even a rolling stop counts as a violation, so make sure you fully halt.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(2) Regulatory signs prohibit certain traffic behaviors or designate specific ways of traveling. The types of signs and their meanings are as listed in Appendix 3(1). This question relates to the “Stop” sign/marking (see Appendix 3(1) or 3(2)).

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