Yield to pedestrians

Yield to pedestrians: what it means

Sign R2.1

What it means

You must give priority to pedestrians who are crossing the road.

What you must do

Look out for pedestrians crossing the road or near the road, and be ready to stop. Watch for a pedestrian who wants to cross.

Where you see it

At intersections and pedestrian crossings.

Remember

Look at the road and next to it, and be ready to stop.

Test yourself

Question 1
Which ONE of the following is NOT a place where the Yield to pedestrians sign is displayed?
- A At intersections
- B At the end of an off-ramp
- C At pedestrian crossings
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Answer: B: At the end of an off-ramp
The sign is put up at intersections and pedestrian crossings, not at the end of an off-ramp.
Question 2
The sign shown is displayed at intersections. At which other place is it displayed?
- A At pedestrian crossings
- B At the entrance to a freeway
- C At the end of a one-way street
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Answer: A: At pedestrian crossings
The Yield to pedestrians sign is also put up at pedestrian crossings.
Question 3
Which of these signs compels you to give priority to pedestrians who are crossing the road?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture C
The Yield to pedestrians sign forces you to let people who are crossing the road go first.

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