How should you respond to a yield sign?

Responding to a yield sign involves slowing down and being prepared to yield to any oncoming traffic. The primary purpose of a yield sign is to alert drivers that they must give way to vehicles or pedestrians that are already in the intersection or are approaching it. This ensures safety and allows for the smooth flow of traffic.

When you see a yield sign, it's essential to decrease your speed and assess the situation; this includes looking for other vehicles or pedestrians with the right of way. If there is no traffic, you can safely proceed, but you still must be cautious in your approach.

Stopping completely is not required unless the traffic situation dictates it, and failing to yield when needed can result in accidents. Continuing at normal speed or ignoring the sign altogether can create dangerous situations for yourself and others on the road, so it’s important to take the time to properly evaluate and yield as the sign indicates.