After coming to a stop at a STOP sign like the one in the picture, you should:

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After stopping, scan in both directions and do not move until the intersection is clear. The usual pattern is left, right, then left again, because traffic from the left reaches you first; simply following the car ahead skips this check.

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Topic: Intersections   License: Car permit

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• Who Goes First: Right-of-Way

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