yield sign
[/ˈjiːld saɪn/]
nounpl: yield signs
placa de ceda a passagem
1. A red and white triangular traffic sign that instructs drivers to slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles on the intersecting road
When approaching a yield sign, you must be prepared to stop if necessary.
Ao se aproximar de uma placa de ceda a passagem, você deve estar preparado para parar se necessário.
2. A regulatory traffic control device indicating that drivers must give priority to other vehicles before proceeding
The yield sign warned drivers to check for oncoming traffic before merging.
A placa de ceda a passagem alertou os motoristas para verificarem o trânsito antes de mudar de faixa.
In the United States, yield signs are inverted red triangles with white backgrounds and red borders, while in Brazil and most of Portugal, they follow the standard red triangle design. In Brazilian traffic culture, failing to respect a yield sign is a common violation and can result in fines. The concept of 'ceda a passagem' is fundamental to Brazilian traffic rules and driving etiquette.
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