Road signsQuestion 1 of 309
Red octagon with the white word STOP

You come to this sign at an intersection. What must you do?

  1. Stop fully and check that the way is clear before you go.
  2. Slow down and go if no vehicle is close.
  3. Stop only if another vehicle is near.
  4. Honk and drive through with care.
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Correct answer: Stop fully and check that the way is clear before you go.

A red octagon is a stop sign. You must make a full stop. Go only when the way is clear.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 7.1 Six basic sign shapes every driver must know, page 86

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026