Yield Ahead: What It Means & What To Do
MUTCD CodeW3-2
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black
What Does the Yield Ahead Mean?
A yield sign is ahead. Be prepared to slow or stop.
About This Sign
This advance warning sign alerts drivers to a yield sign ahead, giving them time to adjust speed.
Where you will see it
You meet this sign on a road that leads to a yield sign you may not be able to see yet. It gives you time to adjust your speed.
What to do
- Ease off the gas and begin to slow down.
- Look for traffic you may need to give way to.
- Be ready to stop if other vehicles have the right of way.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes slow too late, then brake hard at the yield sign. Using this warning to slow gradually helps you decide whether to go or wait.
What to remember for the test
This sign warns of a yield, not a full stop. Remember you may need to slow or stop, depending on whether other traffic is coming.
Commonly Confused With
Other Warning Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Yield Ahead mean?
A yield sign is ahead. Be prepared to slow or stop.
What shape and color is the Yield Ahead?
The Yield Ahead uses the Diamond shape and Yellow with black coloring.
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