At a STOP sign, what should you do with pedestrians?

• A. Stop for pedestrians only if they are in a crosswalk with active signals.
• B. Slow down and proceed without stopping.
• C. Continue through if traffic is light.
• D. Stop completely, give way to pedestrians, and proceed when safe.

Answer: (D)

Stopping completely and giving way to pedestrians at a STOP sign is essential because it establishes who has priority and keeps people on foot safe as you approach intersections. You must come to a full stop before the crosswalk or stop line, look for anyone crossing or about to cross, and only move on when the path is clear in all directions. This rule applies regardless of how much traffic there is or whether there are signals elsewhere. If pedestrians are in or entering the crosswalk, you wait until they have finished crossing before proceeding.