Stopping — Alabama Permit Test

A vehicle approaching a STOP sign must stop at the marked stop line; if there is none, before the crosswalk on the near side; and if there is no crosswalk, at the point nearest the intersection where the driver can see approaching traffic.

Stopping at the right place keeps you out of the crosswalk and gives you a clear view.

If there is no crosswalk, the vehicle must stop before entering the crossing street at the point nearest the intersection where the driver has a clear view of approaching traffic.

You may have to stop a second time at a STOP sign if your view was blocked at the first stop and there is conflicting traffic.

The first stop is at the line; the second lets you see around parked cars or bushes before you go.

You may have to stop a second time if your view was blocked at the first stop and there is conflicting traffic.

When coming from an alley, private driveway or building in a business or residence district, always stop before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area.

People walking on the sidewalk may not see a car about to cross it.

Always stop before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area.

A complete stop is required when a school patrol member displays an official flag in the STOP position.

School patrols guard children crossing, and their flag carries the force of law.

When a school patrol member is displaying an official flag in a STOP position.

A complete stop is required at bridges opening for water navigation.

A drawbridge opening leaves a gap in the road, so traffic must wait for it to close.

At bridges opening for water navigation.

A complete stop is required at a yield sign if there are pedestrians or vehicles crossing the intersecting street or highway.

Yield means stop when you have to, and people or cars crossing mean you have to.

At a yield sign if there are pedestrians or vehicles crossing the intersecting street or highway.

You must stop when ordered to by a flagman at a construction site, or at any time when directed by a police officer.

A flagger or officer is directing traffic around a hazard you may not be able to see.

When ordered to stop by a flagman at a construction site, or at any time when directed by a police officer.

There is no stop line or crosswalk at a STOP sign. Where should you stop?

Where you can see traffic, nearest the corner. Stopping at the right place keeps you out of the crosswalk and gives you a clear view. Alabama Driver Manual, p.60: “If there is no crosswalk, the vehicle must stop before entering the crossing street at the point nearest the intersection where the driver has a clear view of approaching traffic.”