Yield Sign

A yield sign is a regulatory traffic sign that instructs drivers to slow down or stop and yield the right-of-way to vehicles or pedestrians approaching from another direction. It typically has a white or yellow background with a red border and the word “YIELD” in red letters. Yield signs are placed at intersections or areas where merging traffic or conflicting movements could occur.

When encountering a yield sign, drivers must be prepared to stop if necessary and give the right-of-way to vehicles or pedestrians already in or approaching the intersection. Unlike a stop sign, where drivers must come to a complete halt, at a yield sign, drivers are required to slow down and only proceed when it is safe and clear to do so. Yield signs help manage traffic flow efficiently and safely at intersections, reducing the risk of collisions by ensuring that merging or conflicting movements are handled in a controlled manner.