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Yield
Let traffic in or near the intersection go first. Slow down, stop if necessary, and go only when the way is clear.
6 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- Come to a full stop every time, even if the road is clear.
- You have the right-of-way over cross traffic.
- Merge into traffic without slowing down.
- Let traffic in or near the intersection go first, and stop if necessary. (Correct answer)
Explanation: A yield sign means other traffic goes first. Slow down, stop if you need to, and go only when the way is clear.
This sign is covered with snow and you cannot read it. How can you still tell what it is?
- By its eight-sided shape.
- By its round shape.
- By its triangle shape, pointing down. (Correct answer)
- By its five-sided shape.
Explanation: Only the yield sign is a triangle pointing down. Its shape tells you to yield even when the words are hidden.
You reach this sign. No vehicles or pedestrians are near. What should you do?
- Slow down, check carefully and continue without stopping. (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
- Come to a full stop for three seconds before going.
- Wait until another driver waves you through.
Explanation: At a yield sign you must stop only when needed to let others go first. If the way is clear, you may continue with care.