priority sign
[praɪˈɒrɪti saɪn]
nounpl: priority signs
placa de prioridade
1. A road traffic sign that indicates which vehicle has the right of way at an intersection or junction
The priority sign at the intersection indicates that vehicles on the main road have the right of way.
A placa de prioridade no cruzamento indica que os veículos na via principal têm direito de passagem.
2. A sign displaying a yellow diamond with a black border used to warn drivers of upcoming right-of-way rules
Drivers must obey the priority sign to avoid accidents at busy intersections.
Os motoristas devem obedecer à placa de prioridade para evitar acidentes em cruzamentos movimentados.
Priority signs are essential traffic control devices in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, understanding these signs is crucial for road safety as traffic regulations follow specific patterns at intersections. The yellow diamond-shaped priority sign is internationally recognized and helps prevent collisions at busy junctions.
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