STOP Sign
Come to a complete stop at the stop line. Check all directions and only proceed when safe. At a 3- or 4-way stop, the vehicle that stopped first has priority.
What Kind of Sign Is This?
Regulatory signs carry the force of law — ignoring one is an offence. They are the largest group in the K53 test and the one candidates most often lose marks on.
- NATIS code
- R1
- Category
- Regulatory
- Group
- Control
K53 Questions on Regulatory Signs
Straight from the question bank, with the answer and the reason it is correct.
What does this sign mean — an octagonal red sign with the word "STOP"?▼
The STOP sign (octagonal, red) requires a complete stop at the stop line. You must stop regardless of whether traffic is present, check for safety, then proceed.
What does the international STOP sign look like?▼
The STOP sign is internationally recognised as an OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) red sign with the word "STOP" in white letters. Its unique shape means it is recognisable even when obscured by snow or damage.
You see the RESIDENTIAL AREA sign. Which of the following rules does NOT apply inside a residential area?▼
Inside a RESIDENTIAL AREA: you may not exceed 30 km/h; pedestrians have right of way; you must stop to break your journey (no through-driving). Vehicles weighing more than 3 500 kg or with more than 10 passenger seats are NOT allowed, except for local access or emergency. So they do NOT travel freely through residential areas.
When you see a DUAL-CARRIAGE FREEWAY BEGINS sign, which of the following is TRUE about freeway rules?▼
On a FREEWAY: hand signals are NOT allowed (except in emergency); if someone behind wants to overtake, move to the left — do NOT accelerate; stopping is PROHIBITED except in emergencies or designated stopping areas; learner drivers ARE allowed if accompanied by a properly licensed driver.