What does a stop line indicate at an intersection?

• A. Where you must come to a complete stop.
• B. Where you yield to other traffic.
• C. Where pedestrians cross.
• D. Where you should speed up.

Answer: (A)

Stop lines mark the exact point at which you must stop at an intersection. When a red light or stop sign is in effect, bring your vehicle to a complete halt right at that line. Stopping there keeps you from blocking the crosswalk and helps pedestrians cross safely while letting drivers on the cross street see you and proceed when it’s your turn. You wait for a green signal or for it to be safe to go. It isn’t about yielding or speeding up—the stop line is the boundary where stopping is required, not a cue to yield or accelerate.