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R1: Stop and Yield

Learn the meaning of stop and yield signs. Compare the pictures, read the driving guidance and follow the linked official sources.

Sign explanations are currently available in English.

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11 signs in this collection. Every sign’s meaning is free to read; a free account opens the full explanation. Study counts cover unique published English materials across all states; availability depends on your state and access plan.

11 signs

Stop sign (R1-1)

Stop

R1-1

  • 25 handbook slides
  • 4 questions
Meaning & what to do
Yield sign (R1-2)

Yield

R1-2

  • 20 handbook slides
  • 0 questions
Meaning & what to do
Overhead yield to pedestrians sign (R1-9)

Overhead yield to pedestrians

R1-9

Meaning & what to do
Overhead stop for pedestrians sign (R1-9a)

Overhead stop for pedestrians

R1-9a

Meaning & what to do
Except right turn sign (R1-10P)

Except right turn

R1-10P

Meaning & what to do
Wait on stop sign (R1-7)

Wait on stop

R1-7

Meaning & what to do
Go on slow sign (R1-8)

Go on slow

R1-8

Meaning & what to do
In-street yield to pedestrians sign (R1-6)

In-street yield to pedestrians

R1-6

Meaning & what to do
In-street stop for pedestrians sign (R1-6a)

In-street stop for pedestrians

R1-6a

Meaning & what to do
In-street school crossing yield sign (R1-6b)

In-street school crossing yield

R1-6b

Meaning & what to do
In-street school crossing stop sign (R1-6c)

In-street school crossing stop

R1-6c

Meaning & what to do
Historical 4-WAY plaque (R1-3)

4-WAY plaque

R1-3 Outdated standard

What changed

Sources & scope

Independent educational summaries by DMV One Way. Sign designs follow MUTCD conventions; state and local rules can add restrictions. Use your current state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to your trip.

Sources checked . Current guide illustrations: public-domain FHWA Standard Highway Signs. Historical illustrations: DMV One Way archive.