Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsEasy
A driver is approaching an intersection with a yield sign. Another vehicle is already in the intersection, and a pedestrian is waiting to cross the street from the driver's right. What action should the driver take?
- ASignal right and turn, as the yield sign only applies to cross-traffic.
- BYield to the pedestrian first, then proceed after the vehicle in the intersection.
- CStop and yield to both the vehicle in the intersection and the pedestrian.
- DProceed cautiously after the vehicle in the intersection has passed.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Stop and yield to both the vehicle in the intersection and the pedestrian.
A yield sign requires a driver to slow down or stop and give the right-of-way to all traffic and pedestrians already in or approaching the intersection. Both the vehicle and the pedestrian have the right-of-way.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A yield sign applies to all intersecting traffic and pedestrians, not just cross-traffic, and turning does not negate the need to yield.
- B. Both the vehicle and the pedestrian have priority; the driver must yield to both before proceeding.
- D. This option ignores the pedestrian's right-of-way.
Yield Sign Action
At a yield sign, drivers must slow down or stop if necessary and give the right-of-way to all vehicles and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection.
- Slow down or stop.
- Give right-of-way to all cross traffic.
- Give right-of-way to pedestrians.
- Only proceed when safe and clear.
Memory trick: Yield to ALL, or you will FALL.