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Stop signs are not meant to calm traffic, they're safety features. When you have to stop, you're not blindly driving into traffic, that's the whole point. You

Stop signs are not meant to calm traffic, they're safety features. When you have to stop, you're not blindly driving into traffic, that's the whole point. You stop, you need to start driving again, you have the time to look to the left and to the right.

xwdv 6y ago
You can look left and right while gently rolling through there is no need to come to a full stop in many cases.
- Hamuko 6y ago
  No, you need to come to a full stop at a stop sign. That's why it says STOP on it with capital letters - so that even idiots know what to do.
  - ouchjars 6y ago
    The point is that other jurisdictions get away with using way fewer stop signs than in North America, while having much safer roads.
    - varjag 6y ago
      Yep, from driving in the States it is clear that they liberally use stop sign where you really want a yield sign.
- luckylion 6y ago
  You can, but few do. The Stop sign makes sure you've come to a halt and are focused on what happens next instead of "just cruising". Interruptions reset focus (unless you're so distracted that you don't notice the sign).
- ThePadawan 6y ago
  Congratulations, you just got an immediate fail on your driving exam!
- mrob 6y ago
  Even with perfect visibility, ignoring stop signs can kill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYeeTvitvFU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYeeTvitvFU
  - cik2e 6y ago
    Slowing down to idle speed and ensuring the intersection is clear absolutely nothing like what’s being addressed in that video.