What is the appropriate response to a 'Yield' sign?

The appropriate response to a 'Yield' sign is to yield to oncoming traffic. This means that you should reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if there are vehicles or pedestrians that have the right of way. The purpose of a Yield sign is to ensure that drivers are aware of the need to give priority to others when entering a roadway, especially at intersections or junctions where traffic may be merging.

Yielding helps to prevent accidents by allowing vehicles on the main road to pass safely and ensuring that merging traffic does so without disrupting the flow of traffic. It's essential for drivers to be vigilant and assess the situation at every Yield sign, as traffic conditions can change quickly.

Choosing to ignore the sign, continue driving without stopping, or speeding up to avoid stopping would compromise road safety and could lead to collisions or other dangerous situations. The goal of yielding is to create a safe environment for all road users by following the traffic control devices appropriately.