At a pedestrian crossing not regulated by traffic lights, what must pedestrians do before entering the road if vehicles are approaching?

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Although pedestrians have priority at marked pedestrian crossings, traffic regulations establish a fundamental safety rule: they must not enter the road without first ensuring they can do so without risk to themselves or other road users. They must assess the speed and distance of approaching vehicles. Therefore, having priority does not give the right to step onto the road suddenly, forcing drivers to make abrupt maneuvers or emergency stops. The option to 'cross always' is incorrect because it ignores the physical safety factor.

At a pedestrian crossing not regulated by traffic lights, what must pedestrians do before entering the road if vehicles are approaching?

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