Applies in all 50 states Right of Way & Turn Rules

What does it mean to 'yield the right-of-way'?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against US DMV standard (applies in all states)
A

To stop completely and wait for all traffic to pass

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B

To slow down and let other vehicles or pedestrians proceed first

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C

To honk your horn to alert others that you are proceeding

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D

To use your turn signal before entering an intersection

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Detailed Explanation

Yielding the right-of-way means slowing down or stopping to let other vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians proceed first. You must yield even if you technically have the right-of-way if it is necessary to avoid a collision.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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