When approaching a Yield sign, how should you proceed?

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When approaching a Yield sign, how should you proceed?

When you see a Yield sign, you must slow down and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection. The idea is to enter the intersection only when it’s safe, without forcing others to slow or stop for you. Scan for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. If none are nearby or if they’re far enough away to pass before you enter, you can proceed without stopping. If there is approaching traffic or someone in the crosswalk, you must yield—slow to a safe speed or stop if needed until it’s clear. This keeps intersections flowing safely and prevents collisions. Stopping completely all the time isn’t required with a Yield sign, but you must be prepared to stop if the situation warrants it. Rushing through or ignoring the sign is dangerous and illegal.

When you see a Yield sign, you must slow down and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection. The idea is to enter the intersection only when it’s safe, without forcing others to slow or stop for you.

Scan for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. If none are nearby or if they’re far enough away to pass before you enter, you can proceed without stopping. If there is approaching traffic or someone in the crosswalk, you must yield—slow to a safe speed or stop if needed until it’s clear. This keeps intersections flowing safely and prevents collisions.

Stopping completely all the time isn’t required with a Yield sign, but you must be prepared to stop if the situation warrants it. Rushing through or ignoring the sign is dangerous and illegal.

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