If traffic is approaching from behind and you are signaled to stop, what should you do?

If traffic is approaching from behind and you are signaled to stop, what should you do?

• A. Go ahead
• B. Turn around
• C. Stop
• D. Speed up

Answer: (C)

When someone is directing traffic and signals you to stop, you must stop. The person signaling is controlling the flow of vehicles to keep everyone safe, so you should respond promptly with a controlled stop and stay in place until you’re given permission to move again. Going ahead would ignore the signal and risk a collision with the signaler or with other traffic behind you; turning around or speeding up would be even more dangerous and likely illegal. So, stop and wait for the signal to proceed.

When someone is directing traffic and signals you to stop, you must stop. The person signaling is controlling the flow of vehicles to keep everyone safe, so you should respond promptly with a controlled stop and stay in place until you’re given permission to move again. Going ahead would ignore the signal and risk a collision with the signaler or with other traffic behind you; turning around or speeding up would be even more dangerous and likely illegal. So, stop and wait for the signal to proceed.