stop-and-go
adjective
ˌstäp-ən-ˈgō 
-ᵊm-
attributively -ˌgō
: of, relating to, or involving frequent stops
especially
: controlled or regulated by traffic lights
stop-and-go driving
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Even if your routes are similar, traffic conditions may have changed, and more stop-and-go driving will wear brakes faster.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
The Missouri Department of Transportation says that a zipper merge works well for stop-and-go and slow moving traffic.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
People who ride in a lot of stop-and-go traffic want neutral, quickly.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Safety features are extensive, from forward and reverse collision warning to traffic sign recognition and front and rear parking sensors to stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
The Missouri Department of Transportation says that a zipper merge works well for stop-and-go and slow moving traffic.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
People who ride in a lot of stop-and-go traffic want neutral, quickly.
—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Safety features are extensive, from forward and reverse collision warning to traffic sign recognition and front and rear parking sensors to stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stop-and-go
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“Stop-and-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop-and-go. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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