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How to yield – the rules revealed
The rules of the road spell out when drivers need to yield to other traffic. Yielding means slowing down or stopping, if necessary, and allowing other road users the right-of-way.
Watch for the red triangle
Yield signs are marked by the word, “Yield,” and/or a red triangle pointed down.
Yielding at a merging lane
Yield signs are usually located where a lane or a road merges with another lane or road. When you see a yield sign, slow down, prepare to stop and check carefully for pedestrians and traffic.
Yielding to pedestrians
Drivers must always yield to pedestrians. When a pedestrian is crossing the street, even if jaywalking, it’s the driver’s responsibility to avoid an accident.
Yielding right-of-way at an intersection
The driver approaching an intersection must yield to vehicles already in the
intersection. At four-way stops, yield to the vehicle that reaches the intersection
ahead of you. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, yield the
right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.
Don’t just assume the right-of-way
No matter where you
are, you always
have
a responsibility to
avoid an accident.
The rules may specify
that another driver
should yield to you,
but if he or she
doesn’t, you need
to give up the
right-of-way.
For more information, watch The 60-Second Driver on CTV, and check out the following on our website:
- Yielding in Driving Tips
- Shoulder Checking - Merging or Changing Lanes in Driving Tips
- You can access the 60-Second Driver video on Yielding directly
