At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:
- Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict. ✓
- Yield the right-of-way only to vehicles on your right.
- Always slow down and proceed without stopping.
Answer: A. Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict.
At a Yield sign, you must give the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to create a conflict.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says that when you approach signs, you should yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nearby vehicles that may have the right-of-way. It also tells you to check an intersection before entering and to be ready to slow down or stop if needed. That fits the Yield sign rule: you let traffic near enough to matter go first, rather than assuming you always have priority or watching only one side.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Yield the right-of-way only to vehicles on your right. — A Yield sign is not limited to vehicles on your right; the handbook says to yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nearby vehicles that may have the right-of-way.
- C. Always slow down and proceed without stopping. — You cannot count on always slowing down and proceeding without stopping, because the handbook says to be prepared to stop when necessary at an intersection.
Remember it
Think of Yield as “look and let nearby traffic go first,” not as a sign that lets you keep rolling.