Ch. 5 · Driving Method

At an uncontrolled intersection where there is a "stop" sign, you must come to a complete stop just before the stop line and must not obstruct the progress of vehicles traveling on the intersecting road.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Section 3(3) of the Rules of the Road states: "When there is a 'stop' sign, you must come to a complete stop just before the stop line (or just before the intersection if there is no stop line), and must not obstruct the progress of vehicles or streetcars traveling on the intersecting road."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

Hikari
Hikari
A stop sign just means slow way down, right? Not a full stop every time.
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. A stop sign requires a complete stop at the line, and you must yield to all cross traffic.
Hikari
Hikari
So even if the road looks clear, I still have to stop?
Misaki
Misaki
Yes. Complete stop, check for traffic, then go. No rolling through stop signs.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第７節 交差点の通り方) · 3 交通整理の行われていない交差点(環状交差点を除きます。)の通行方法 (3)

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