27/07/2026
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🚦 Rolling Through a Stop Sign? It Only Takes One Time.
I still see drivers treating STOP signs like GIVE WAY signs.
Slow down… quick glance… keep rolling.
The problem is, that’s not stopping.
A STOP sign is there for a reason. It usually means visibility is restricted or the junction has a history of collisions. If you keep the car moving, even slowly, you’re more likely to miss a cyclist, motorcyclist, pedestrian or a vehicle approaching from a direction you didn’t expect.
Stopping completely gives your brain time to catch up with what your eyes are seeing. It only takes a second, but that second could make all the difference.
For learner drivers, a rolling stop is also likely to result in a serious fault on your driving test because you haven’t complied with the road sign.
So next time you reach a STOP sign:
🚗 Stop completely.
👀 Look properly.
✅ Move off only when you’re certain it’s safe.
One second of patience is far better than a lifetime of regret.
Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation school of Motoring
