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Q: What are the main driving hazards in Uruguay?

Potholes on urban and rural roads causing sudden swerving. Livestock crossing unfenced rural roads — cattle, horses, and sheep. Drivers frequently changing lanes without signalling in Montevideo. Motorcycles weaving unpredictably through traffic. Pedestrians crossing at unmarked locations in urban areas. Flooding after heavy storms making roads impassable. Dirt roads deteriorating rapidly after rainfall. Fixed speed cameras throughout Montevideo enforcing limits strictly

Q: Does Uruguay have an official hazard perception test?

No, Uruguay does not have a separate official hazard perception test, but hazard awareness is tested as part of the theory exam.

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Nhận thức về nguy hiểm trong Uruguay

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Những nguy hiểm thường gặp trên đường

Potholes on urban and rural roads causing sudden swerving

Livestock crossing unfenced rural roads — cattle, horses, and sheep

Drivers frequently changing lanes without signalling in Montevideo

Motorcycles weaving unpredictably through traffic

Pedestrians crossing at unmarked locations in urban areas

Flooding after heavy storms making roads impassable

Dirt roads deteriorating rapidly after rainfall

Fixed speed cameras throughout Montevideo enforcing limits strictly

Thách thức thời tiết

Heavy storms lasting 2-3 days causing severe flooding and road damage

Winter fog in rural interior areas reducing visibility significantly

Summer heat causing tyre blowouts on long highway journeys

Year-round rain reducing road grip and visibility

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Nguy cơ đô thị

Three different urban speed limits (45/60/75 km/h) requiring constant attention to signage

Drivers ignoring lane markings and changing lanes without warning

Fixed speed cameras enforcing limits throughout Montevideo since 2017

Heavy congestion on Rambla and main avenues during rush hours

Nguy cơ ở khu vực nông thôn

Livestock wandering on unfenced roads, especially in the interior departments

Dirt and gravel roads becoming impassable after rain

Sudden road quality changes from paved to unpaved without warning

Long distances between fuel stations in rural interior areas

Nguy hiểm trên đường cao tốc

Summer tourist traffic surges on Ruta 1 and Ruta Interbalnearia

Speed limit transitions between 90 and 110 km/h not always well marked

Heavy truck traffic on Ruta 1 to Colonia and Ruta 2 to Fray Bentos

Toll plazas requiring payment or electronic tag — approach with reduced speed

Yếu tố đặc thù

Zero BAC tolerance — any alcohol detected results in immediate licence suspension
Drinking mate while driving is explicitly prohibited — both hands must be on the wheel
Summer beach season (December to March) dramatically increases accident rates
Semana de Turismo (Easter week) creates heavy traffic on all major routes

Mẹo chuẩn bị

Always expect other drivers to change lanes without signalling — maintain safe gaps

Learn the three-tier urban speed limits (45/60/75) and watch for signage changes

Avoid dirt roads after heavy rain — they become impassable quickly

Never drink any alcohol before driving — Uruguay enforces absolute zero tolerance

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