when approaching an intersection where a 'yield' sign has been placed facing you, you

You must slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield the right‑of‑way to traffic and pedestrians already in or close to the intersection.

Quick Scoop

What a “Yield” sign really means

When approaching an intersection where a Yield sign is facing you, you are required to:

• Slow down to a safe speed as you approach the intersection.

• Look for vehicles already in the intersection or approaching closely on the other road.

• Look for pedestrians and cyclists who may be crossing.

• Be ready to stop and actually stop if another road user would have to brake or swerve if you continued.

• Proceed only when your path is clear and it is safe to merge or cross.

In simple “test question” terms, the best single-line answer is usually:

“You must slow down and yield the right‑of‑way to traffic and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection, stopping if necessary.”

Mini example

Imagine you are on a side road with a Yield sign, joining a busier main road:

• If the main road is clear, you can keep rolling at a reduced speed and continue without stopping.

• If cars are coming on the main road, you must wait until there is a safe gap before entering, even if you reached the intersection first.

TL;DR: At a Yield sign you do not always have to stop, but you must always slow, give way, and stop when needed so others with the right‑of‑way can go first.

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