One of the most common mistakes that causes students to fail immediately on the ICBC road test is not making a complete stop (rolling stop) at stop signs ❌.
Don’t underestimate it — examiners watch this habit very closely!
✓ Your car comes to a full standstill, wheels not moving.
✓ Stop before the stop line, before the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection if no markings are present.
✓ Hold for at least 2–3 seconds to check surroundings before moving on.
👉 Simply slowing down or pausing briefly is still counted as a serious error.
🚶 You may miss seeing pedestrians.
🚲 You could overlook bicycles or cross traffic.
🚗 You might fail to yield the right of way to vehicles that arrived first.
➡️ To the examiner, a rolling stop shows impatience and unsafe driving.
1. Slow down early – ease off the gas, cover the brake.
2. Stop completely – bring the car to a full halt at the right spot.
3. Check carefully – look left, right, ahead, and behind.
4. Yield when required – to other vehicles and pedestrians.
5. Proceed safely – move smoothly once the way is clear.
✓ ⏱ Count “one-one thousand, two-one thousand” to ensure a full stop.
✓ 👀 Watch your wheels – if they’re still moving, it’s not a stop.
✓ 🔄 Practice regularly – make it a daily habit.
✓ 🧘 Don’t rush – examiners want to see safe driving, not fast driving.
Making a full stop at stop signs doesn’t just help you pass the ICBC road test — it keeps you and others safe every day on the road.
At Saigon Driving School, we focus on defensive driving skills and building safe habits so you’ll feel confident not only on test day, but every time you drive. 🚗💨
