New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are approaching a rural intersection with no traffic lights or stop signs. You notice a yield sign ahead. What action should you take?
- ASpeed up to clear the intersection quickly.
- BStop completely before entering the intersection, then proceed when clear.
- CProceed without slowing down, as long as no vehicles are directly in your path.
- DSlow down and be prepared to stop; give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Slow down and be prepared to stop; give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road.
A yield sign requires you to slow down and be ready to stop. You must give the right-of-way to all vehicles and pedestrians on the intersecting road before proceeding safely.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Speeding up is dangerous and violates the purpose of a yield sign.
- B. A yield sign does not always require a full stop, only if necessary to avoid collision or yield right-of-way.
- C. Proceeding without slowing is unsafe and disregards the regulatory nature of the yield sign.
Yield Sign
A red and white inverted triangle sign that indicates you must slow down and be prepared to stop to give the right-of-way to other traffic.
- Always yield to traffic on the intersecting road.
- Only stop if necessary to avoid a collision or yield.
- Part of regulatory signs, meaning it must be obeyed.
Memory trick: Yield means 'Give Way, Don't Delay' (but slow and check!).