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Revision question · Road and traffic signs
Why does this junction have a 'stop' sign and a stop line on the road?
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Speed on the major road is derestricted
It's a busy junction
Visibility along the major road is restricted
The junction is on a downhill gradient
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Visibility along the major road is restrictedThis was the right answer
Where emerging traffic has a very restricted view of the main road, you may find a 'stop' sign and a solid white stop line. You must stop at the line and then check carefully before you emerge.
Reviewed reading for this question
Rule 171Highway Code rule · The actual photo has the stop sign and solid line at a restricted-view junction; Traffic Signs Manual chapter 3 section 2.2.1 supports the placement reason, not merely the general stop duty.A mandatory stop before entering a major roadReviewed guidance summary · The actual photo has the stop sign and solid line at a restricted-view junction; Traffic Signs Manual chapter 3 section 2.2.1 supports the placement reason, not merely the general stop duty.