How should you respond to a yield sign?

How should you respond to a yield sign?

• A. Slow down, yield to traffic with the right-of-way, and proceed only when safe
• B. Stop completely
• C. Speed up to pass
• D. Ignore and continue if no cross traffic

Answer: (A)

When you see a yield sign, slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you’re crossing or entering, as well as to pedestrians and cyclists in or approaching the intersection. You should scan for vehicles on the through road and be prepared to stop if they have the right-of-way or if a pedestrian is crossing. If the way is clear, you can proceed but do so with caution and only when you can enter or cross safely. The main difference from a stop sign is that you don’t have to come to a full stop every time; you stop only if required to avoid a collision or if another road user has the right-of-way. Always prioritize safety and never assume you have the right-of-way; yield when needed and proceed when it’s safe.

When you see a yield sign, slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you’re crossing or entering, as well as to pedestrians and cyclists in or approaching the intersection. You should scan for vehicles on the through road and be prepared to stop if they have the right-of-way or if a pedestrian is crossing. If the way is clear, you can proceed but do so with caution and only when you can enter or cross safely.

The main difference from a stop sign is that you don’t have to come to a full stop every time; you stop only if required to avoid a collision or if another road user has the right-of-way. Always prioritize safety and never assume you have the right-of-way; yield when needed and proceed when it’s safe.