Yield Sign: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Yield Sign Mean?
Slow down and be prepared to stop. Give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or roadway.
About This Sign
The triangular yield sign tells drivers they must let other traffic go first. You may proceed without stopping only if there is no conflicting traffic.
Where you will see it
The red and white triangle appears where your road meets another and you do not have the right-of-way, such as merging points and some intersections. It is posted before the place where traffic crosses or joins.
What to do
- Slow down as you approach and be ready to stop.
- Let traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or roadway go first.
- Continue without stopping only if nothing conflicts with you.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes treat yield like a stop sign and stop when the way is clear, or like no sign at all and speed up. Slow, look, and go only if safe.
What to remember for the test
A triangle pointing down means yield. Unlike a stop sign, you do not always have to stop, but you must give way and be ready to stop.
Commonly Confused With
Other Regulatory Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Yield Sign mean?
Slow down and be prepared to stop. Give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or roadway.
What shape and color is the Yield Sign?
The Yield Sign uses the Triangle (inverted) shape and Red and white coloring.
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