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A driver approaches a narrow single-lane bridge posted with a white rectangular regulatory sign stating "YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC". An oncoming vehicle is rapidly approaching the opposite end of the bridge but has not yet crossed onto it. Which of the following actions is legally required of the driver?

  1. Slow down or stop before the narrow passage to let the oncoming vehicle cross completely before proceeding.Answer
  2. B
    Come to a complete stop at the sign in all circumstances, then proceed on a first-come, first-served basis as if at a multi-way stop.
  3. C
    Accelerate into the single lane to claim right-of-way before the oncoming vehicle reaches the bridge entrance.
  4. D
    Maintain the posted speed limit through the narrow passage as long as no vehicle is physically inside the single lane yet.

Answer

The driver must slow down or stop before the narrow passage to let the oncoming vehicle cross completely before proceeding.
The correct answer states that the driver must slow down or stop before the narrow passage to allow the approaching oncoming vehicle to pass safely. Rectangular white regulatory signs stating 'YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC' explicitly assign priority to traffic moving in the opposite direction at narrow bridges or underpasses.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the sign classification and mandate
The sign 'YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC' is a regulatory sign that establishes right-of-way priority for opposing traffic through a restricted roadway bottleneck.
Regulatory signs inform road users of traffic laws and mandatory rules that must be obeyed.
2
Evaluate the traffic scenario against regulatory requirements
Because an opposing vehicle is approaching the single-lane bridge, the driver bound by the yield sign must prepare to yield the right-of-way.
Yielding requires holding back—slowing down or stopping—until oncoming traffic passes safely.
3
Determine the required legal driver action
The driver must wait outside the narrow passage until the oncoming vehicle has fully cleared the single-lane section.
Entering the bottleneck while oncoming traffic approaches creates a severe head-on collision risk and violates regulatory authority.

Key Concept

Regulatory Sign Compliance and Bottleneck Right-of-Way Rules
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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