Road signsQuestion 9 of 296

At a yield sign, a pedestrian waits at the edge of the road, facing the crosswalk. What must you do?

  1. Yield to the pedestrian, stopping if needed
  2. Go first, because you have the sign
  3. Sound your horn and drive on
  4. Speed up to clear the crosswalk first
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Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian, stopping if needed

A yield sign means you give way to traffic and to pedestrians. A pedestrian waiting at a crosswalk goes first.

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