In Portuguese traffic law, what is the general rule of priority at an intersection without signs or signals?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Drivers must yield priority to all vehicles approaching from the right
- Step 1: General priority principle. Step 2. Under Article 30 of the Portuguese Highway Code (Código da Estrada), drivers must give way to vehicles approaching from their right unless an exception applies. Answer: Drivers must yield priority to all vehicles approaching from the right. Why not the others: Speed, pavement type, and road width do not grant priority at uncontrolled intersections.
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