What must you do at a standard yield sign?

• A. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield to traffic and pedestrians with the right of way.
• B. Stop completely.
• C. Speed up to merge.
• D. Continue without slowing.

Answer: (A)

When you see a standard yield sign, you’re expected to slow down and be prepared to stop so you can let traffic on the main road and any pedestrians with the right of way go first. The key is to yield: reduce speed as you approach, scan for conflicting vehicles and people, and proceed only when it’s safe. If there’s no traffic or pedestrians needing to yield to, you may pass through without stopping, but you must still yield to anyone who has the right of way. It’s not about stopping every time, nor about speeding up or continuing without slowing.