Maneuvers, priority, and road position
STOP means stop before judgment
A STOP sign means a full stop — not a slow roll — before you decide if it is safe to go.
What to watch for
The question mentions a STOP sign or stop line.
The rule
The rule explains exactly how to answer any question of this type — and why the obvious wrong answer fails.
See the rule →Common trap
Don't roll slowly through a STOP sign just because the road looks empty.