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Yield Sign: What Does It Mean?

Yield sign on bridge.

When you approach a triangular-shaped yield sign, it means you must take caution at an intersection, slow down, and potentially stop as you approach due to pedestrians and moving and incoming traffic. Many new drivers or those buying their first new or used vehicle may need to know what action to take. Read on.

You often find yield signs when merging into a traffic circle or onto an interstate or highway. The sign looks like an upside-down red pyramid with another white pyramid in the center with the word “yield.”

When yield signs were originally introduced, they were yellow. The government later changed the color to red.