Warning signs
Stop sign ahead
What it means
This symbol-only Stop Ahead sign is placed where the stop sign itself cannot be seen in time, such as after a curve or over a hill. Begin slowing early so you can make a smooth, complete stop at the sign.
How the test asks about it
01What is the purpose of this yellow sign?
- ATo forbid traffic from going straight
- BTo warn you of a stop sign ahead Correct
- CTo show you are driving the wrong way
This symbol-only Stop Ahead sign is placed where the stop sign itself cannot be seen in time, such as after a curve or over a hill. Begin slowing early so you can make a smooth, complete stop at the sign.
02What is the purpose of this sign?
- ATo tell you that you are going the wrong way
- BTo show that vehicles may not go straight
- CTo warn that a stop sign is coming up Correct
This yellow sign with an arrow and a red octagon gives advance notice of a stop sign that may be hard to see in time, for example beyond a curve or a hilltop. Begin slowing early so you can stop smoothly.
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