At an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk, where should you stop first?

• A. At the curb line
• B. In the middle of the road
• C. On the shoulder
• D. At the stop sign

Answer: (A)

When there’s no stop line or crosswalk, you stop at the curb line first. This places your vehicle at the edge of the traffic lanes, giving you the best view of cross traffic and pedestrians while avoiding blocking the roadway. Stopping in the middle of the road would create a hazard, and stopping on the shoulder moves you away from the intersection and reduces visibility. The option to stop at a stop sign only applies if a stop sign is actually present; if there isn’t a stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign, the curb line is the correct stopping point.