Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category B (B, B1)

For answer  A 

The blue smoke emitted through the exhaust indicates an excessive oil consumption, which may signal the wear of some internal engine components, such as the piston rings or the valve guides. In this case, it is recommended to consult a specialist for diagnosis and repair.

If the motor vehicle emits noxes above the legally permitted limit, it is considered a contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in the class II of sanctions, with the retention of the registration certificate and with the immobilization of the vehicle.

For answer  B 

The partial clogging of the exhaust muffler will not affect the colour of the smoke emitted through the exhaust, but in this case a lower power of the motor vehicle during acceleration will be felt.

For answer  C 

The use of coloured petrol will not affect the colour of the smoke emitted through the exhaust, the colour of the used fuel may vary but will not change the colour of the smoke.

The correct answer is: A

Recommendations:

Mechanics course (knowledge of the main elements) --> Mechanics course

The retention of the registration certificate and the application of other sanctions and technical-administrative measures - Audio-Video Lesson --> Other contraventional sanctions and technical-administrative measures

The application of 3 penalty points and contraventions of class II - Audio-Video Lesson --> Class II contraventions; Driving licence suspension 30 days; Application of 3 penalty points

For answer  A 

OUG* - Article 96

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(7) The immobilization of a vehicle consists in removing it outside the carriageway, on the shoulder or as close as possible to the edge of the road, and placing it in the impossibility of movement by using technical devices or other blocking means.
(8) The immobilization of a vehicle is ordered by the traffic police officer, as a result of the committing by its driver of one of the acts provided in art. 117 paragraph (1).

OUG* - Article 117

(1) The immobilization of a vehicle is ordered by the traffic police officer in the case of committing by its driver one of the following acts:
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b) driving a vehicle that damages the public road or affects the environment or which presents dangerous deficiencies in the braking system or in the steering mechanism;
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OUG* - Article 100

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the class II of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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7. driving a motor vehicle and agricultural or forestry tractor which, in motion or stationary, pollutes phonetically or emits noxes above the legally permitted limit;
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OUG* - Article 112

(1) The registration or recording certificate or its replacement proof is retained by the traffic police in the following cases:
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j) the engine emits polluting noxes above the legally permitted limits;
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(2) […] in the cases provided in paragraph (1) letters a), d), f), h), i), j), l), m), n), t), u), v), x) and y) a replacement proof with the right of circulation for 15 days.
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For answer  B 

The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.

For answer  C 

The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.

* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)