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What is a safety stop in driving?

My driving instructor always tells me that I need to practice my safety stop. I’m a little shy, so I never really ask what he’s talking about. How do I do a safety stop and what is it?

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Safety stops are an important part of becoming a
safe driver
. To execute a safety stop, stop at the initial line, pull forward to see traffic, and stop again until you turn.
The reason that a safety stop is integral to safe driving is because it improves your line of sight. When you approach a stop sign or intersection, you can’t always see around parked cars or other obstacles. A safety stop allows you to do so without putting yourself in harm’s way.
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