May 15, 2018 @ 10:14 AM

Right Turn with Yield Sign                

Question:

How do you approach a right turn with yield sign at a traffic light?

Process:

As you are approaching the intersection with a yield sign, your eyes are focusing on three things, READING the intersection:

  1. Traffic
  2. Traffic light
  3. Pedestrians

If there is a right turn lane going in to the yield sign, you need to transition in to the turn lane safely:

  • Check right mirror
  • Indicator
  • Right shoulder check
  • Transition in to right turn lane

As you approach the yield sign, REDUCE speed.  Check the crosswalk (if someone is there, stop), then check to the left to see if any traffic is approaching.  Be sure to also check the ...

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