What are Stop Sign Rules?
Stop signs (Dur İşareti) are red octagonal signs that require drivers to come to a complete halt at the marked line or before entering the intersection. You must check for oncoming traffic in all directions before proceeding.
A stop sign means you must make a full stop—not a rolling stop. You must check for traffic from all directions before you can proceed safely.
Step-by-step worked examples
You approach a red stop sign at an intersection. What must you do?
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete halt at or before the stop line 2. Look left, right, and left again for oncoming traffic 3. Only proceed when it is safe — not a rolling stop
At a stop sign, pedestrians are crossing. Can you proceed?
1. Remain at full stop while pedestrians cross 2. Maintain a safe distance from the crossing area 3. Proceed only after all pedestrians have cleared the intersection
Two vehicles approach a stop sign simultaneously from different roads. Who has priority?
1. The vehicle to the right has priority if both stop at the same time 2. If you are on the left, yield to the vehicle on your right 3. When in doubt, let the other driver go first for safety
Flashcards
Quick quiz
Q1.What must you do when you see a red stop sign?
Q2.Is a 'rolling stop' (not stopping completely) acceptable?
Q3.At a 4-way stop, both vehicles stop simultaneously. Who proceeds?
Q4.What is the main purpose of a stop sign?
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Common mistakes
Thinking a rolling stop counts as stopping. — Correct: You must come to a full stop — wheels should cease motion.
Stopping and proceeding without checking all directions. — Correct: Look left, right, and left again to ensure all traffic is clear.
Assuming no car means no traffic. — Correct: Check for motorcycles, cyclists, and pedestrians too.
Proceeding at the same time as another vehicle. — Correct: Yield to the vehicle on your right if both stop simultaneously.
FAQ
What is a stop sign (Dur İşareti)?
A red octagonal sign requiring a complete halt — you must stop fully before entering the intersection.
What should you do after making a complete stop?
Check all directions (left, right, and left again) before proceeding when it is safe.
Do pedestrians have priority at a stop sign intersection?
Yes — always yield to pedestrians crossing legally within the crosswalk.
What happens if you don't stop completely at a stop sign?
You may be ticketed and fined; rolling stops are illegal in most jurisdictions.