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Ask a Trooper by Troy Christianson

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: Congratulations 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 St. NW, Rochester MN 55901-5848; or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

Troy Christianson is a sergeant with the Minnesota State Patrol.