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Rule 171: Stop signs
Legal requirement — says MUST
Road junctions (rules 170 to 183)
You MUST stop behind the line at a junction with a ‘Stop’ sign and a solid white line across the road. Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you move off.
Why the capitals matter. The Highway Code writes a rule in capitals — MUST or MUST NOT — when it is backed by law, so breaking it is a criminal offence. The rules that do not use capitals are advice.
4 theory test questions on this rule
From the DVSA revision question bank. These are not the questions asked in the real theory test. Each one shows the answer, the explanation, and our own note on why every other option is not it.
Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
- What danger should you be most aware of if you're driving close to the kerb in a busy shopping area? The driver
- You're driving a long vehicle. What should you be especially careful of before turning left onto a main road? Restricted view
- You're overtaking a lorry. What should you do if you see the driver flash their headlights? The driver