How should you treat a yield sign?

A yield sign indicates that you must give way to other vehicles and pedestrians. The correct approach when encountering a yield sign is to slow down and prepare to yield to any oncoming traffic or pedestrians in your path. This means that you should assess the situation carefully; if there are vehicles approaching from the opposite direction or pedestrians crossing, you need to give them the right of way.

By slowing down, you allow yourself time to make a safe decision based on the traffic conditions. It is important to be cautious, as failing to yield can lead to accidents. The essence of a yield sign is to ensure safe merging into the intersection rather than simply stopping when unnecessary or speeding through without due consideration for other road users.