Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestRight-of-WayMedium
A driver is approaching a yield sign at an intersection. There is a vehicle approaching from the cross street on the right, but it is still a significant distance away. What is the driver's responsibility?
- ASlow down, be prepared to stop, and yield to the approaching vehicle if necessary.
- BProceed without slowing, as the other vehicle is far away.
- CStop completely and wait for the other vehicle to pass.
- DSpeed up to enter the intersection before the other vehicle arrives.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield to the approaching vehicle if necessary.
At a yield sign, drivers must slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. They must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection that would pose a hazard if they didn't yield. A 'significant distance away' implies you might not need to stop, but you must be ready to.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Proceeding without slowing at a yield sign is illegal and dangerous.
- C. A complete stop is not always required at a yield sign, only if necessary to avoid a collision.
- D. Speeding up at a yield sign is unsafe and goes against its purpose.
Yield Sign Procedure
At a yield sign, drivers must slow down, be prepared to stop, and give the right-of-way to all traffic and pedestrians that are approaching or in the intersection.
- Stopping is not always required, but readiness to stop is.
- Yield to traffic that poses a potential hazard.
- Ensures safe merging into traffic flow.
Memory trick: Yield means slow, be ready to go, but let others flow!