At an intersection with a yield sign, what is the correct action?

At an intersection marked with a yield sign, the correct action is to slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic. This means that if there are vehicles approaching from other directions, particularly those that are already in the intersection or are close to it, you must allow them to pass before you continue. Yielding is about being cautious and ensuring safety, as it helps prevent collisions by allowing oncoming traffic to proceed without interference.

Simply stating that you should always stop before entering the intersection isn't accurate in every scenario, as there may be instances where the intersection is clear, and stopping could lead to unnecessary delays. Yielding to traffic on the right may seem logical, but yield signs typically require yielding to all approaching traffic rather than just focusing on the right. Similarly, yielding to traffic on the left ignores the broader responsibility to monitor and yield to oncoming vehicles from all directions where applicable. Therefore, the best practice is to slow down and be prepared to yield to any other vehicles or pedestrians who have the right-of-way.