A STOP sign requires the driver to make:
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A.
A rolling stop when the way is clear
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B.
A full stop before proceeding Correct
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C.
A brief pause to look for traffic
The answer is "A full stop before proceeding"
A STOP sign calls for a complete halt of the vehicle, not a slow-down. The rolling-stop answer belongs to the everyday habit of coasting through an empty intersection; the manual leaves no room for that shortcut.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. A rolling stop when the way is clear
The manual requires a complete halt at a STOP sign, not a rolling slowdown. This answer reflects the everyday driving habit of coasting through empty intersections without ever coming to a full halt.
C. A brief pause to look for traffic
A brief pause is not a stop; the manual sets the requirement as a full stop of the vehicle. This answer substitutes a momentary slowdown for the required halt, common among drivers used to slow-and-go city traffic.
This question tests your knowledge of Regulatory Signs in California. Source: California Driver Manual, "STOP Sign," p.35..
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