In urban areas, do drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road, or driveway need to come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic?

In urban areas, drivers exiting an alley, building, private road, or driveway are required to come to a complete stop before entering the roadway, regardless of whether the roadway appears clear of traffic. This requirement is in place to ensure that drivers can adequately assess the situation and safely merge into moving traffic, helping to prevent collisions that might occur if they were to proceed without stopping, even if they believe no vehicles are present.

While the chosen answer suggests that no stop is necessary if the roadway is clear, this is not consistent with safe driving practices mandated by traffic laws. If drivers did not have to stop in this scenario, it could lead to hazardous situations where drivers misjudge the speed or approach of oncoming vehicles. Ensuring that drivers stop allows for a thorough check of both the pedestrian and vehicular traffic conditions. Thus, understanding and following this rule is crucial for maintaining safety on urban roads.