What should you do when you see a 'Yield' sign at an intersection?

When you encounter a 'Yield' sign at an intersection, the appropriate action is to slow down and prepare to stop. This sign indicates that you must give way to any oncoming traffic or pedestrians. The goal is to ensure that you can assess the situation and decide whether it's safe to proceed without causing a hazard to others.

Yielding is about being cautious; it doesn’t always require a complete stop unless circumstances dictate that such a stop is necessary (for example, if there is oncoming traffic or pedestrians). The intention of the sign is to enhance safety by prompting drivers to be alert and ready to react to their surroundings, allowing for smoother traffic flow.

The option suggesting to come to a complete stop and proceed may imply a misunderstanding of the yielding principle. While a complete stop might occasionally be required, it's not the standard action for a yield sign unless safety demands it. Continuing at the same speed or speeding up would not be safe, as these actions could endanger you and other road users by not allowing enough time or space to yield appropriately.