Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

What do yield signs typically require from drivers?

1. To proceed without stopping

2. To give way to oncoming traffic

3. To drive at a reduced speed

4. To merge without yielding

The correct answer is: To give way to oncoming traffic

Yield signs are crucial in helping maintain safe traffic flow at intersections and merging points. When a driver approaches a yield sign, they are required to give way to oncoming traffic or pedestrians who have the right of way. The fundamental purpose of a yield sign is to ensure that vehicles can safely navigate through areas where potential conflicts with other vehicles or pedestrians exist. Drivers must assess their surroundings and be prepared to stop if necessary when they encounter a yield sign. This ensures that they do not interfere with other road users who may have priority. Yield signs do not instruct drivers to proceed without stopping or simply merge without consideration for other traffic. Instead, they emphasize the importance of vigilance and caution, allowing for safe transitions through intersections and merging lanes. This requirement to yield helps prevent collisions and enhances overall road safety.