Stop/yield sign: what it means

What it means

Traffic turning left may turn without stopping, but only if this can be done without interfering with cross traffic. Traffic going straight on must stop.

What you must do

If you intend to carry straight on, bring your vehicle to a standstill at the stop line. If you are turning left, yield (give way) to all traffic that is close enough to pose a hazard. Either way, proceed only when it is safe.

Where you see it

At intersections.

Remember

Straight on: stop. Turning left: yield.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   Where is the sign shown normally found?

   • A At intersections
   • B At railway crossings
   • C At scholar patrols
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   Answer: A: At intersections

   The Stop/yield sign is found at intersections, which are places where roads cross or meet.

2. Question 2

   Which of these signs has the purpose of allowing traffic turning left to do so without stopping?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture C

   The Stop/yield sign lets traffic that is turning left turn without stopping.

3. Question 3

   

   At a Stop/yield sign (R1.2), on what condition may traffic turning left do so without stopping?

   • A If it can be done without interfering with cross traffic
   • B If the driver sounds the hooter before turning
   • C If no traffic officer is present at the intersection
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   Answer: A: If it can be done without interfering with cross traffic

   You may turn left without stopping only if you do not get in the way of cross traffic.