Practice question

What is the proper response to a yield sign?

  1. Come to a complete stop and wait
  2. Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
  3. Accelerate to clear the intersection
  4. Ignore it if the road is clear

Answer: B — Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary

The proper response to a yield sign is to slow down and prepare to stop if necessary. A yield sign indicates that you must give the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection or approaching from another road. By slowing down, you allow yourself the opportunity to assess the situation: you can determine if there are any oncoming vehicles or pedestrians that require you to stop. If the way is clear and it's safe to proceed, you can continue without coming to a full stop. This ensures safe navigation through intersections and contributes to overall road safety for all users.

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