Tennessee Permit Practice Test

What is the purpose of a yield sign?

1. To stop completely

2. To maintain speed

3. To allow other vehicles to go first

4. To show the road ends ahead

The correct answer is: To allow other vehicles to go first

A yield sign serves the specific purpose of indicating that drivers must allow other vehicles or pedestrians to go first before proceeding. This sign is typically placed at intersections or merging points where one road feeds into another, and traffic on the main road has the right-of-way. When approaching a yield sign, a driver must slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. If there are no vehicles or pedestrians requiring right-of-way, they can continue through the intersection without coming to a complete stop. This approach promotes safe driving behavior and helps prevent collisions by encouraging awareness of other road users. In contrast, the other options describe actions that do not align with the purpose of a yield sign. Stopping completely refers to a stop sign, while maintaining speed does not account for the right-of-way responsibilities at intersections. The option concerning road ends ahead pertains more to a warning or informational sign rather than a yield sign's purpose.