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Stop Ahead
What it means
A STOP sign is ahead; begin slowing down so you can stop.
Question 1
What should you do when you see this sign?
Stop immediately right at this sign
Speed up to get through before the intersection
Yield to traffic coming from the left only
Slow down and be ready to stop ahead
Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to stop ahead
A STOP AHEAD sign warns that a STOP sign is coming, often hidden by a curve or hill. Begin slowing down.
Source: Section 7: Signs, Signals & Markings – Warning Signs
Question 2
Why is a STOP AHEAD sign posted?
The view of the stop sign is blocked by a curve or other objects
The road ends
The stop sign ahead is temporary and may be removed soon
A school is nearby
Correct answer: The view of the stop sign is blocked by a curve or other objects
It is placed far ahead of a stop sign when a curve or other objects block the view of the stop sign.
Source: Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings
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