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You come to a yield sign. No traffic and no pedestrians are near. What must you do?

  1. Stop for three seconds, then go
  2. Keep your speed, because you have no traffic
  3. Stop and wait for a driver to wave you on
  4. Slow down to a reasonable speed and go on with caution
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Correct answer: Slow down to a reasonable speed and go on with caution

At a yield sign you slow down. You do not need to stop if you can yield without stopping.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 41, Yield signs, page 25

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026