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Yield doesn't mean stop
It means go unless not clear (ie stop when not clear)
If there's no oncoming traffic, then you keep going. If there is then you have to stop to allow the traffic to pass before continuing (or enter safely before said traffic reaches you).
This is fundamentally how roundabout entrances also work. You're supposed enter when you have enough time to accelerate into an open slot. You don't have to wait until it is completely clear, nor do you have to explicitly stop at an entrance.
There are way too many stop signs in the US. Most should be yields in one direction and nothing in the other.
same with a stop sign. you gotta slow right down, but a complete stop isnt often needed
Are you sure about that? Where I'm from stop means stop regardless of traffic. I've been warned about it after been pulled over but not from US
idk about legally speaking, but its what everyone does in australia
Am from Australia. You are legally required to come to a full stop. You will fail your driving test if you don't, and police can fine you if they catch you.
driving test will fail you for basically anything. i personally rarely see anyone come to a full stop if there are no cars and its a known area. im not an expert on the law obv but i know its not the be all and end all
In almost all jurisdictions of the world, a shield with the word "stop" instructs you to actually come to a stop. That's why it says "stop". It is not a recommendation, and it's really dangerous that so many people don't treat them as such. There always is a good reason for placing a stop instead of a yield sign. Their purpose is not to inconvenience you, but to save lives. Collisions caused by people ignoring stop signs are common, and they commonly have bad ( deadly) outcomes as well. All to save a single second.
In addition, it's totally fine to come to a full stop at a yield sign of you feel it's necessary. If