Yield Sign (USA): meaning and what to do
Quick answer:Give way to traffic and pedestrians. Slow down, and stop if needed.
The US yield sign is a downward-pointing red and white triangle with the word YIELD. Slow down, be ready to stop, and let traffic and pedestrians with the right of way go first. A row of white triangles across the lane, often called shark’s teeth, shows where to stop if you need to.
What to do when you see this sign
Slow down, and stop if needed.
What kind of sign is it?
US regulatory sign (MUTCD). US regulatory signs are mostly white rectangles with black lettering, plus the stop, yield, do not enter and wrong way signs. They state laws you must obey.
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