What special precaution must priority vehicle drivers consider when driving on emergency service?

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Drivers of priority vehicles (such as ambulances, police, or fire trucks) driving on emergency service may, under their sole responsibility, be exempt from complying with certain traffic rules. However, this is not an absolute license to ignore safety. The regulation dictates that they must ensure they do not endanger other road users. Specifically at crossings or intersections, they cannot enter arbitrarily; they must brake or slow down until they are sure that other drivers have noticed their presence and yielded the right of way, ensuring they do not dangerously infringe upon priority rules.

What special precaution must priority vehicle drivers consider when driving on emergency service?

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