Does the yield sign always require you to stop the vehicle at an intersection?
Signage: Vertical signs
Explanation
The **yield sign** does not always require stopping the vehicle at an intersection. Here's why:
- **Yielding** means you must allow other vehicles to pass before you, but it does not necessarily mean coming to a complete stop. You should only stop if necessary to avoid an accident or if you cannot clearly see the intersection.
- At intersections with signs, you must follow the instructions of the sign. If there are no stop lines, wait in a place where you can clearly see the intersection and approaching vehicles.
- The **continuous transverse line** is what requires stopping, but only if it is accompanied by a sign indicating it, such as a traffic light or a stop sign. The yield sign does not have this mandatory continuous line.
- The **Stop sign** does require a complete stop before the stop line, as shown in the image below:
In summary, the yield sign asks you to be cautious and yield to other vehicles, but it does not require you to stop unless necessary for safety.
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