What must you be prepared to do when approaching a yield sign?

When approaching a yield sign, it is essential to be prepared to stop if necessary. A yield sign indicates that you must allow other vehicles or pedestrians the right-of-way before you proceed. This means you should assess the situation carefully and be ready to stop if any traffic is present that has the right-of-way.

Yielding does not mean you automatically have to stop, but you must be prepared to do so to ensure safety and compliance with traffic laws. In scenarios where other vehicles or pedestrians are present and moving, stopping may be necessary to avoid a collision.

Driving faster to cross the intersection, restricting your actions only to turning left, or ignoring other traffic signs does not align with the duties of a driver approaching a yield sign, where safety and yielding to others is the priority. Understanding this allows for smoother traffic flow and reduces the risk of accidents at intersections.