At a stop sign, where is it required to stop?

• A. In the middle of the intersection
• B. Near the traffic light post
• C. Stop lines, crosswalk, before intersection starts
• D. Only when there is a police officer

Answer: (C)

When you reach a stop sign, you stop at the designated stopping point—usually the stop line on the road, a marked crosswalk, or just before the intersection starts. This placement gives you a clear view of cross traffic and pedestrians so you can yield safely before proceeding. If there’s no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection and wait for it to be safe. Stopping in the middle of the intersection or right next to a traffic light post isn’t correct, and you don’t need a police officer to tell you to stop—the stop sign itself requires you to stop.