Due to the recent increase in idiots, reckless blockheads, inconsiderate nincompoops, democrats less than chary drivers on the road, I feel obligated to provide a short lesson here. I promise it will be quick and relatively painless.
Yield
Pronunciation: \yēld\
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gieldan; akin to Old High German geltan to pay
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1. archaic: Recompense, Reward
2. to give up or render as fitting, rightfully owed, or required
3: to give up possession of on claim or demand
intransitive verb
1. let another pass: to slow down or stop in order to let another vehicle passyield to traffic on the right
And just in case that wasn't clear enough:
How to Yield to Traffic
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy (Ya see that? EASY)
Step 1: Enter a highway, turnpike or interstate by driving down the on ramp and preparing to yield right of way to traffic already on said highway. Inch your speed up slowly. Look at the oncoming traffic to decide if you need to come to a stop or if you can blend in without cutting off a driver already on the road.
Step 2: Yield right of way to traffic at four-way stop signs. The rule is first come, first go. Stop completely and allow the driver already there to proceed first. If two vehicles get to the stop sign at the exact same time, yield to the person on your right.
Step 3: Prepare to yield right of way to traffic at yield signs. When you see a yield sign coming up, slow down and prepare to stop if conditions warrant it. You may proceed with caution when it's safe to do so.
Contrary to popular belief, "Yield" does NOT mean this:
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