Let me make myself clear here- I ALWAYS slow down for a stop sign. I don't blow them off. I look all ways and then proceed. I had just done that at a 4 way stop sign 2 blocks before. I clearly think that what happened was that even though I was being cautious, I either didn't see the vehicle (it was navy blue and shaded by surrounding trees) OR I proceeded with caution and misread what she was going to do.

Do I unclip at every stop sign. No. Am I able to stop without unclipping, yes briefly.

In response to your comment MP about loosening my clips, they are as loose as I can have them for unclipping which I can do, and will do if I know I will be stopping. Some members of my club tease me because I often unclip long before I reach an intersection where I know for sure I'll be stopping.

I"ve ridden many a miles since I started riding in '03. I'm not new to 4 way stop signs.