Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsMedium
A driver is approaching an intersection with a yield sign. Another vehicle is already in the intersection, approaching from the left. What is the correct action for the driver approaching the yield sign?
- AAccelerate to quickly pass through the intersection before the other vehicle.
- BStop completely before the intersection, then proceed when safe.
- CSlow down and be prepared to stop, yielding to traffic already in or closely approaching the intersection.
- DProceed without stopping if the way is clear, maintaining speed.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Slow down and be prepared to stop, yielding to traffic already in or closely approaching the intersection.
A yield sign requires a driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary to allow other vehicles or pedestrians to proceed first. The driver must give way to traffic already in or closely approaching the intersection.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Accelerating through an intersection with a yield sign is dangerous and illegal.
- B. A complete stop is only required if necessary to yield, not automatically like a stop sign.
- D. This ignores the requirement to yield to other traffic.
Yield Sign Action
A yield sign means a driver must slow down and be prepared to stop, giving the right-of-way to all traffic and pedestrians already in or closely approaching the intersection or roadway.
- Slow down
- Be prepared to stop
- Give right-of-way to others
- Only stop if necessary
Memory trick: Yield means slow and show; let others go.