Yield sign
Slow down and be ready to stop. Let vehicles and pedestrians already in or approaching the intersection go first.
MUTCD designation R1-2. See the federal MUTCD, page 6.
How to read signs like this
Regulatory signs tell you what the law requires: stop, yield, speed limits, turns and lanes. Most are white rectangles with black or red. Red means stop, yield or a prohibition; a red circle with a slash means “no”.
Practice question
What does this sign require you to do?
- A Make a full stop every time before you enter
- B Slow down and let other traffic go first, stopping if needed
- C Keep your speed, because cross traffic must slow down and let you in
- D Watch for a traffic signal around the next bend
Show answer
B. Slow down and let other traffic go first, stopping if needed
The downward-pointing triangle is used only for the sign that tells you to yield. You must slow to a safe speed and stop if needed so you do not interfere with traffic or pedestrians who have the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may continue without a full stop.
Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 114
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