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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Brazil.

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True/false 17 Brazil 24 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 591
What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

501. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
✓ Brake-pad wear warning.
Brake-system fault.
Low tyre pressure.

This symbol indicates that the brake pads may be worn and should be inspected. Continuing to drive with excessively worn brake pads can reduce braking performance and damage other brake components.

Brake-pad wear warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

502. What should you do if traffic stops and a driver waves you across?

Cross immediately once the driver waves you through.
✓ Check that all lanes are safe before crossing.
Watch the stopped driver instead of the other traffic.
Assume traffic in the other lanes will also stop.

One driver may stop, but other vehicles may still be moving. Always check all lanes before crossing.

Driver waving a pedestrian across the road
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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

503. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

It can reduce the pressure in the tyres.
It can make the motorcycle use more fuel.
✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.
It can prevent the engine from cooling properly.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

504. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Adaptive cruise control.
Lane-departure warning.
Automatic start-stop system.
Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to adaptive cruise control (ACC). The system can maintain a selected speed and automatically adjust the vehicle's speed to help maintain a set distance from traffic ahead.

Adaptive cruise-control symbol on the dashboard
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What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

505. What is the main purpose of a motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder?

✓ For emergencies and breakdowns.
For stopping to check directions.
For allowing faster vehicles to pass.
For overtaking slow-moving traffic.

A motorway emergency lane or hard shoulder is primarily intended for emergencies and breakdowns, not normal driving. In some places it may be opened temporarily as a traffic lane when signs or signals specifically permit this.

Motorway hard shoulder beside the traffic lanes
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Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

506. Why should you adjust your speed in bad weather?

To keep the engine from overheating.
To make the windscreen wipers work better.
✓ Because visibility and grip may be reduced.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Rain, snow, fog, and ice can reduce visibility and tyre grip. Lower speed gives you more time and distance to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling in poor weather
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How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

507. How should a three-point seat belt normally be worn during pregnancy?

With the lap belt positioned across the abdomen.
✓ With the lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest.
Using only the lap section of the seat belt.
With the shoulder belt placed behind the back.

During pregnancy, a three-point seat belt should be worn correctly. The lap belt should sit low across the hips, below the abdomen, while the shoulder belt should pass across the chest and to the side of the abdomen. The belt should fit snugly and should not be placed behind the back or under the arm.

Seat-belt positioning during pregnancy
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Which language is commonly used on text-based road signs in Brazil?

508. Which language is commonly used on text-based road signs in Brazil?

✓ Portuguese.
Spanish.
English.
French.

Text-based road signs in Brazil commonly use Portuguese.

Road signs with Portuguese wording
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What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Brazil?

509. What is the minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Brazil?

17 years.
✓ 18 years.
21 years.
16 years.

The minimum age for a standard car driving licence in Brazil is 18 years.

Minimum age for obtaining a car driving licence
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

510. What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane?

Change lanes immediately to find a drier surface.
Brake firmly to force the tyres back onto the road.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and keep steering gently.
Accelerate to push through the water.

Aquaplaning happens when the tyres lose contact with the road surface. Ease off the accelerator, avoid sudden movements, and wait for grip to return.

Vehicle losing tyre contact on a water-covered road
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What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

511. What should you do before rejoining traffic after a breakdown?

Check your mirrors only and pull out if they look clear.
Enter the lane slowly so other traffic has time to react.
✓ Check all around, signal, and enter only when there is a safe gap.
Signal and expect approaching traffic to slow down.

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal clearly, and build up speed safely without causing approaching traffic to brake suddenly.

Vehicle preparing to rejoin traffic after a breakdown
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What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

512. What is the button on a manual handbrake lever used for?

✓ To release the handbrake mechanism.
To unlock the steering.
To apply the service brakes.
To select reverse gear.

To release a manual handbrake, pull the lever up slightly, press and hold the release button, then lower the lever under control.

Release button on a manual handbrake lever
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Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

513. Why should you remove dark sunglasses before entering a tunnel?

To prevent the lenses from reflecting tunnel lights.
To prevent the automatic lights from switching on.
✓ Your eyes need to adjust to the lower light level.
Because tunnel lighting can damage dark lenses.

Dark sunglasses reduce the amount of light reaching your eyes and can make hazards inside a tunnel harder to see.

Driver removing sunglasses before entering a tunnel
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Brazil?

514. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Brazil?

130 km/h.
✓ 110 km/h.
100 km/h.
Other speed limit.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Brazil is 110 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

515. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Drive only for short distances.
Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

516. What should you do when driving through heavy rain?

Use cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
✓ Reduce speed and increase your following distance.
Use main beam to improve visibility.
Drive closer to the vehicle ahead for guidance.

Heavy rain reduces grip and visibility. Lower speed and extra distance give you more time to react safely.

Vehicle travelling through heavy rain
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

517. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
Main beam.
Sidelights.
✓ Front fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the front fog lights are switched on. Front fog lights are designed to improve illumination close to the road in conditions of severely reduced visibility. Rules governing their use vary by country.

Front fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

518. What should you do when branches or debris are blowing onto the road?

✓ Slow down and avoid hazards safely.
Drive over smaller debris if it appears harmless.
Maintain speed and steer around them when necessary.
Change lanes immediately without reducing speed.

Wind can blow unexpected obstacles onto the road. Reduce speed and avoid them safely.

Wind-blown branches and debris on a road
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Who should always wear a seat belt?

519. Who should always wear a seat belt?

Only people in the front seats.
Only children and young passengers.
Only people in seats without airbags.
✓ Everyone in the vehicle.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

520. Where should the top of the head restraint normally be positioned?

Behind the neck only.
As low as possible.
Level with the shoulders.
✓ Approximately level with the top of the head.

The head restraint should normally be adjusted so that its top is approximately level with the top of the head. This helps reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision.

Adjusting the head restraint to head height
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

521. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
Rear fog lights.
Sidelights.
✓ Main beam.

This symbol indicates that the main beam headlights are switched on. Main beam illuminates the road farther ahead but can dazzle other road users, so it should be changed to dipped headlights when necessary.

Main-beam headlight symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

522. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the brakes respond more quickly.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.
So the pedals require less force to operate.
So the clutch cannot wear out.

Suitable footwear helps you operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch accurately. Loose, bulky, or slippery footwear can interfere with pedal control or become caught around the pedals.

Driver's footwear and contact with the pedals
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

523. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Sound your horn and enter the junction.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

524. Which factors can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

Driving in a lower gear and using the indicators.
✓ Higher speed, slower reactions, poor grip, and vehicle condition.
Lower speed, dry roads, and good tyres.
Having a full fuel tank and adjusted mirrors.

Stopping distance can increase because of higher speed, slower driver reactions, reduced tyre grip, poor weather or road conditions, worn tyres, weak brakes, or a heavier vehicle. Both the driver's reaction distance and the vehicle's braking distance can be affected.

Road and vehicle conditions affecting stopping distance
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What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

525. What should you do if another vehicle is signalling to turn?

Use your horn and proceed immediately.
Pull out because the vehicle will turn.
✓ Do not rely on the signal alone, proceed only when it is safe.
Enter the road before the vehicle reaches you.

An indicator shows an intention, but it does not guarantee that the driver will turn. The signal may have been left on accidentally or the driver's intentions may change. Observe the vehicle's speed and position and proceed only when you are sure it is safe.

Another vehicle signalling to turn
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What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

526. What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

✓ Check for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.
Check only the mirror before opening the door.
Open the door slowly and expect traffic to avoid you.
Signal before opening the door without checking behind.

Before opening a car door, check carefully for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to avoid causing a collision.

Checking for passing road users before opening a car door
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What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

527. What should you do if the brake pedal feels unusually soft?

Continue until the brakes begin making noise.
Use only the parking brake while driving.
Reduce the tyre pressure to improve braking.
✓ Stop safely and have the braking system inspected.

A soft brake pedal or increased stopping distance may indicate a serious brake fault. Do not continue driving normally until the system has been checked.

Brake-pedal check for a possible braking fault
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What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brazil?

528. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brazil?

✓ 0.0 g/L.
0.2 g/L.
0.8 g/L.
0.5 g/L.

The legal blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers in Brazil is 0.0 g/L.

Alcohol limits for ordinary drivers
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Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

529. Which selector position prevents drive being transmitted to the wheels?

R (Reverse).
✓ N (Neutral).
P (Park).
D (Drive).

Select N (Neutral) when drive should not be transmitted to the wheels. Unlike Park, Neutral does not lock the transmission to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

530. What should you do when traffic lights are not working?

✓ Proceed carefully and follow signs or priority rules.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the junction.
Wait for another driver to enter first, then follow.
Proceed if the junction appears clear.

If traffic lights are not working, slow down, observe carefully, and follow signs, road markings, or local priority rules.

Junction with traffic lights out of operation
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What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

531. What should you do if a gear does not engage easily in a manual vehicle?

Press the accelerator fully.
Release the clutch suddenly.
Push the lever harder until the gear engages.
✓ Avoid forcing the gear lever.

If a gear does not engage easily, do not force the gear lever. Make sure the clutch is fully pressed and the vehicle's speed is suitable for the gear before trying again.

Operating a manual gear lever without forcing it
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

532. What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively towards you?

✓ Stay calm, avoid confrontation, and create more distance.
Follow them closely to show your disapproval.
Respond with your horn and gestures.
Speed up to prevent them from passing you.

If another driver behaves aggressively, do not retaliate or become involved in a confrontation. Stay calm, increase the distance between you, and let the other vehicle move away when possible. If you feel threatened, go to a safe public place and seek appropriate assistance.

Driver facing aggressive behaviour from another road user
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What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

533. What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

It can increase tyre and brake wear.
It can make the journey less comfortable.
✓ It increases the risk of crashes.
It can increase fuel consumption.

Aggressive driving, such as tailgating, speeding, or sudden lane changes, reduces safety margins and increases the risk of crashes and conflict with other road users.

Driver displaying aggressive behaviour in traffic
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

534. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
✓ Four-wheel-drive system.
Low tyre pressure.
Parking assistance.

This symbol relates to the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system, which can transmit power to all four wheels. The exact symbol and operating modes vary between vehicles.

Four-wheel-drive system symbol on the dashboard
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What should a designated driver do?

535. What should a designated driver do?

✓ Remain alcohol-free for the entire journey.
Drink only low-alcohol drinks.
Do not carry passengers who have been drinking.
Drink only a small amount with food.

A designated driver should remain sober so they can drive safely and respond properly to traffic conditions.

Alcohol-free designated driver for a journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

536. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Front fog lights.
✓ Dipped headlights.
Sidelights.
Main beam.

This symbol indicates that the dipped headlights are switched on. Dipped headlights illuminate the road ahead while limiting glare for other road users.

Dipped-headlight symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

537. Why should you press the clutch pedal fully when changing gear?

✓ To disengage the engine fully from the transmission.
To lock the gear lever in position.
To increase engine speed.
To apply the brakes.

Pressing the clutch pedal fully disengages the engine from the transmission, allowing the gear to be changed smoothly and reducing unnecessary wear on the gearbox and clutch.

Clutch pedal pressed fully for a gear change
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What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

538. What should you do if an animal is standing on the road at night?

Sound your horn and continue at the same speed.
Drive around it immediately without slowing down.
✓ Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Flash your headlights repeatedly to make it move.

Animals may freeze, turn back, or move unpredictably when caught in vehicle headlights.

Animal standing on a road at night
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Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

539. Why is it dangerous to cross while listening to loud music?

It makes you walk more slowly across the road.
Drivers may not hear you crossing.
Music can make you lose your balance.
✓ You may not hear approaching traffic.

Loud music can reduce your awareness of vehicles, bicycles, horns, and other warning sounds.

Pedestrian listening to music while crossing the road
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

540. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

✓ True.
False.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

541. Why should you make sure drivers have seen you before crossing?

Once a driver sees you, no further checks are needed.
✓ To reduce the risk of stepping into their path.
Making eye contact gives you priority.
Eye contact means the driver must stop for you.

Before crossing, make sure approaching drivers have noticed you and that it is safe to proceed. Do not assume that a driver will stop simply because you have seen each other.

Pedestrian checking whether an approaching driver has seen them
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

542. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

Drive only on familiar roads.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
✓ Do not drive.
Drink coffee before driving.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

543. Why should you avoid travelling with the seatback excessively reclined?

It can prevent the head restraint from being adjusted.
It can make the airbag deploy earlier.
✓ It can reduce how effectively the seat belt restrains you.
It can cause the seat belt to lock during normal driving.

An excessively reclined seat can affect how the seat belt fits and restrains your body and may increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt in a collision. Sit in a reasonably upright position so the lap belt stays low across the hips and the shoulder belt lies correctly across the chest.

Vehicle seat with an excessively reclined backrest
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

544. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Windscreen washer.
Automatic headlights.
✓ Windscreen wiper speed.
Rear window demister.

This symbol relates to the windscreen wipers. The control allows the driver to select an appropriate wiping mode or speed for the amount of rain and visibility conditions.

Windscreen-wiper control for adjusting wiping speed
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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

545. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.
They could block the footwell ventilation.
They could make the pedals noisier to operate.
They could make it harder to adjust the driver's seat.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Brazil?

546. How may drivers normally use a phone while driving in Brazil?

Either handheld or hands-free.
Handheld.
✓ Hands-free.
Only for texting.

When phone use while driving is permitted in Brazil, drivers must generally use a hands-free system rather than holding the phone.

Hands-free phone use inside a vehicle
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What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

547. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

It keeps the main beam switched on.
✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.
It switches on the hazard warning lights.
It flashes the headlights automatically.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

548. What should you do if a load extends beyond the vehicle?

✓ Make sure it is legal, secure, and properly marked when required.
Let the load extend as far as necessary.
Cover it with a cloth instead of marking it.
Leave it unmarked if it is easy to see.

An extending load may create additional danger and may require specific markings or equipment under local rules.

Load projecting beyond a vehicle
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Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

549. Why should the seat-belt height be adjusted correctly?

✓ To position the shoulder belt correctly across the body.
To make the belt easier to unfasten.
To increase the length of the lap belt.
To prevent the seat from moving.

The seat-belt height adjustment helps position the shoulder belt correctly across the chest and shoulder. It should not run across the neck or under the arm.

Height adjustment for the shoulder section of a seat belt
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What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

550. What should you do if you are unsure who has priority at a junction?

Rely on eye contact and enter the junction first.
Check only the direction that normally has priority.
Enter slowly so the other driver has time to react.
✓ Slow down and proceed only when it is safe.

If priority is unclear, reduce speed, observe carefully, and avoid entering the junction until you are sure it is safe.

Vehicles approaching a junction with uncertain priority
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