Yield Sign
Slow down and give right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians
What to do
Slow down, be prepared to stop if necessary. Let other vehicles or pedestrians go first.
Tips
Yield means let others go first, but you don't always have to stop completely.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
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Slow down, be prepared to stop if necessary. Let other vehicles or pedestrians go first.
Common mistake
Stopping when not necessary or failing to yield when required
About regulatory signs
Regulatory signs are usually white rectangles with black or red markings, and they carry the force of law — speed limits, turn restrictions, right-of-way. Ignoring one is a traffic violation. The written test regularly checks whether you know exactly what a regulatory sign requires you to do.
Practice questions about this sign
What does this sign require you to do?
- A. Stop and wait for a green signal
- B. Stop completely before proceeding
- C. Slow down and yield the right-of-way to crossing traffic
- D. Come to a complete stop at the line
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C. Slow down and yield the right-of-way to crossing traffic — The triangular YIELD sign tells you to slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
This sign requires you to:
- A. Proceed without stopping
- B. Stop completely
- C. Speed up to merge with cross traffic
- D. Slow down and yield to crossing traffic before entering
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D. Slow down and yield to crossing traffic before entering — A yield sign (red and white triangle) means slow down, look for cross traffic, and yield the right-of-way. Stop if necessary, but a full stop is not always required unless traffic is present.
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 Sign mean?
Slow down and give right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians
What should you do at a Yield Sign?
Slow down, be prepared to stop if necessary. Let other vehicles or pedestrians go first.
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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