Regulatory Signs

Understanding the Yield Sign

Yield

Where: At intersections, railway crossings, merging lanes, and areas where vehicles join or cross another roadway.

Purpose: To warn drivers that they must give right of way to all other traffic approaching or already in the intersection, or to trains approaching at a railway crossing. It ensures that traffic flows smoothly and safely without the need for a complete stop unless necessary.

Action Required by Driver: As you approach the YIELD sign, slow down and look in all directions for approaching vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. Give way to all traffic on the main road or to any vehicle close enough to pose a hazard, and stop completely if required to avoid a collision or if visibility is limited. Proceed only when it is safe, ensuring that your movement does not interfere with other road users. At a railway crossing, always check both directions for oncoming trains before crossing.

Yield regulatory sign