priority sign
Stop
Stop is a priority sign used in Sweden. Learn its meaning, where it appears, and how to react safely.
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Meaning
Drivers must stop fully and give way before proceeding.
Where it is commonly seen
- Rural roads and connector roads
- Places where drivers need early instruction
- Routes where traffic rules need clear visual support
How drivers should react
Drivers must stop fully and give way before proceeding. Reduce speed or adjust position when needed, and check whether another sign or supplementary plate adds conditions.
Frequent misunderstandings
- Drivers sometimes remember the symbol but forget the action required before reaching the hazard.
- Supplementary plates or nearby signs can change how the sign applies.
Related practice questions
A triangular warning sign shows children near the road. What is your safest first response?
A children warning sign means you should slow early, scan both sides, and expect children to act unpredictably.
A blue parking sign has a supplementary plate with times below it. What should you do?
Supplementary plates can change parking times, user groups, payment rules, and direction.
A red circular sign with a white horizontal bar faces you at a street entrance. What does it mean?
The no entry sign prohibits entering from that direction even if the street is open from the other end.
Sources
- Transportstyrelsen - Driving licences
Used for public driving licence rules and responsibilities.