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Red and white downward-pointing triangle with the word YIELD

Yield sign

The R1-2 sign tells drivers to give way, slowing and stopping if conflicting traffic requires it.

MUTCD code R1-2 · Regulatory sign · Source: MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.05

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What does this red and white triangular sign tell you to do?

Red and white downward-pointing triangle with the word YIELD
  • Give way to other traffic, stopping if needed
  • Speed up to merge ahead of other vehicles
  • Stop every time, even with no traffic around
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Give way to other traffic, stopping if needed

The downward-pointing triangle means other traffic has priority. Slow down, and stop if you need to.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2B.05; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2A.05; Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 3, Roadway and Vehicle Knowledge: Regulatory Signs (p. 41); Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B, Chapter 3, Traffic Signs and Signals: Triangular Shape - Yield (p. 36)

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