Question: I have a new driver in the house. We were having some discussion on where a person needs to stop when coming to a stop sign and other situations. Can you please write about that? Thanks!

Answer: Congratulation on the new driver. Here is what a person needs to know when it comes to stopping your vehicle.

Stop Signs:

• Come to a complete stop at stop signs.

• If there is a marked stop line, stop before the line.

• If there is a pedestrian crosswalk, stop before entering the crosswalk.

• Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic before proceeding.

Obstructed View:

• If your view of the intersection is obstructed, be prepared to stop again for traffic or pedestrians in your path.

You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester MN 55901-5848. (Or reach him at, [email protected])