Yield Ahead Sign
A yield sign is located ahead
What to do
Prepare to yield to other traffic.
Tips
Common in construction zones and temporary traffic control.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Prepare to yield to other traffic.
About warning signs
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols. They alert you to hazards ahead — curves, intersections, crossings — so you have time to slow down. On the DMV written test, expect several questions asking what a specific warning sign means and what action it calls for.
Practice questions about this sign
This sign means you are approaching:
- A. A railroad crossing
- B. An intersection where you must yield
- C. A construction zone
- D. A one-way road
Show answer
B. An intersection where you must yield — A Yield Ahead sign warns drivers that a yield sign is ahead. Reduce speed and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to crossing traffic.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Yield Ahead Sign mean?
A yield sign is located ahead
What should you do at a Yield Ahead Sign?
Prepare to yield to other traffic.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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