Question 184 in the bank

What is instructed by the following road sign?

A red octagon with a white border, showing a raised open white hand in the centre. Meaning: Stop and give right-of-way.
  1. Give right-of-way. There is no need to stop.
  2. Slow down and give right-of-way.
  3. Stop for a moment, check the traffic and continue driving.
  4. Correct answer: Stop and give right-of-way.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Stop and give right-of-way.

This sign requires a complete stop before the stop line or the junction, even when the road looks clear. After stopping, you must give right-of-way to all traffic on the crossing road and continue only when it is safe. Merely slowing down is not enough, and a brief stop without yielding does not meet the sign's instruction.

Topic: Traffic signs. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).