When approaching an intersection where a "yield" sign has been placed facing you, you must slow down , look carefully for oncoming traffic and pedestrians , and be prepared to stop if necessary to give the right of way to other vehicles or pedestrians who have priority. You may proceed without stopping only if the way is clear and safe. Yield signs require you to give way to any vehicle already in the intersection or very close to it, and to pedestrians crossing or about to cross. However, unlike a stop sign, a full stop is not mandatory unless conditions require it for safety. It is important to remain cautious and ready to yield if the situation changes.
Key points when facing a yield sign:
- Slow down as you approach the intersection.
- Check all directions for approaching vehicles and pedestrians.
- Yield the right of way to any traffic already in or approaching the intersection closely.
- Stop completely if there is conflicting traffic or pedestrians; otherwise, proceed carefully.
- Yield signs facilitate smooth traffic flow by allowing movement when safe without mandatory stops, unlike stop signs.
This means the driver with the yield sign must be cautious, observe traffic, slow down, be ready to stop, and only proceed when it is safe without interfering with priority road users.
