Texas DMV Written Driving Practice Test

When approaching a stop sign, what is the required action?

1. Make a complete stop

2. Slow down and proceed through

3. Drive as fast as safe to get through the intersection

4. Proceed without stopping unless necessary

The correct answer is: Make a complete stop

When approaching a stop sign, it is important to remember that you are required by law to make a complete stop, even if there are no other vehicles or pedestrians around. This is because a stop sign indicates that you must yield to all other traffic, including those on cross streets and in adjacent lanes. Option B is incorrect because simply slowing down and proceeding through the stop sign is not enough to ensure the safety of other drivers and pedestrians. Option C is incorrect because driving as fast as safely possible in an attempt to "beat" the stop sign goes against the purpose of a stop sign, which is to ensure that all vehicles come to a complete stop before proceeding. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that stopping at a stop sign is only necessary in certain circumstances, when in fact it is always required.