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What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

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  1. Stop! (Hand held road sign). Stop as long as the sign is held up.· Correct answer
  2. Stop and give right-of-way to traffic on the road that crosses ahead.
  3. Stop for a moment and then continue driving.
  4. Give right-of-way to traffic on the road that crosses ahead while road-works take place.

Explanation

Sign 304 is a portable sign displaying the word 'STOP', used mainly at work sites or where traffic must be directed manually. As long as the sign is held up in front of you, you must stop and wait for further instructions or for the sign to be removed.

How to approach it

Portable 'stop' sign = stop as long as it is held up

stopportable signas long as it is held up

Common mistake

Many think a momentary stop and then continuing is enough, but you must wait for the instruction to proceed

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