Georgia DDS Practice Test

When approaching an intersection with a 'Yield' sign, what must you do?

1. Give right of way to all vehicles.

2. Stop, regardless of time or place.

3. Come to a full stop, look in both directions, and then proceed.

4. Proceed without stopping.

The correct answer is: Give right of way to all vehicles.

When approaching an intersection with a 'Yield' sign, the appropriate action is to come to a full stop, look in both directions, and then proceed if the way is clear. This is because the purpose of a 'Yield' sign is to ensure that you do not impede the right of way of other vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection or closely approaching it. Yielding requires you to assess the traffic conditions. If there are no vehicles or pedestrians, you may proceed without stopping, but when there are other vehicles, you must give them the right of way. Some might relate the action required with the need to stop, but a full stop may not always be necessary if the intersection is clear. The correct action involves actively checking for oncoming traffic and only proceeding when it is safe, which ensures proper flow of traffic and prevents accidents.