What should you do at a yield sign?

When approaching a yield sign, the correct action is to slow down and prepare to stop if necessary. A yield sign indicates that you must give the right of way to any traffic that is already present in the intersection or on the road you are about to enter. Slowing down allows you to assess the situation and decide whether it is safe to proceed or if you need to stop to let other vehicles or pedestrians pass.

If you simply continue at your current speed, you could end up in a dangerous situation where you may not yield appropriately, potentially leading to a collision. Stopping and waiting for a green light at a yield sign is also not appropriate, as yield signs do not direct a vehicle to stop unless necessary. Driving in reverse is not related to the action required at a yield and would not be safe in this context. Thus, slowing down and being prepared to stop aligns with the rules of the road associated with a yield sign, ensuring safer navigation through intersections.