Yield sign: what it means

What it means

You must yield (give way) to other traffic.

What you must do

If other traffic is approaching the intersection, reduce speed and, if necessary, stop. Let that traffic go first.

Where you see it

At intersections and railway crossings.

Remember

Yield means give way: slow down, and stop if you have to.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   In addition to railway crossings, where is the sign shown normally found?

   • A At scholar patrols
   • B At road works
   • C At intersections
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   Answer: C: At intersections

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

2. Question 2

   

   Besides intersections, at which other type of place is the Yield sign (R2) found?

   • A At railway crossings
   • B At scholar patrols
   • C At road works
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   Answer: A: At railway crossings

   The Yield sign is also found at railway crossings, where a road crosses a train line.

3. Question 3

   Which of these signs indicates that you must yield to other traffic?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   The Yield sign tells you that you must yield (give way) to other traffic.