How do you signal to stop traffic using the paddle?

• A. Hold the 'SLOW' side of the paddle in the right hand and raise the free hand with the palm exposed to the driver.
• B. Hold the 'STOP' side of the paddle in the right hand and raise the free hand with the palm exposed to the driver.
• C. Wave the paddle while shouting 'Stop'.
• D. Point to the ground.

Answer: (B)

When signaling to stop traffic, you want a clear, standardized cue that drivers can read quickly. The best method is to hold the STOP side of the paddle in your right hand and raise your other hand with the palm exposed to the driver. The STOP side provides a large, legible word that becomes the focal message, while the palm-out signal from your other hand is a universal, highly visible cue to stop. This combination is easy to recognize from a distance and from different angles, reducing confusion for approaching motorists.

Using the SLOW side would tell drivers to slow down, not stop, which is not the intended action here. Waving the paddle while shouting can be missed or ignored, and it relies on voice recognition rather than a clear, standardized hand signal. Pointing to the ground conveys a different instruction and does not clearly communicate a stop signal.