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

The motorcyclist performs correctly the maneuver of overtaking the truck because he signals the maneuver, does not cross over the axis of the road, therefore he does not in any way hinder the driver of the red car, and the sign “Overtaking motor vehicles, except motorcycles without sidecar, prohibited” is not addressed to the drivers of motorcycles without sidecar. Therefore the motorcyclist proceeds in compliance with the traffic rules.

If he crossed over the axis of the road, the situation changed, and the driver of the motorcycle proceeded not in compliance with the traffic rules, because when through the overtaking maneuver the axis that separates the directions of travel is crossed, the drivers of vehicles must make sure that from the opposite direction no vehicle is approaching.

The correct answer is: A

Recommendations:

The full explanation of the sign --> Overtaking motor vehicles, except motorcycles without sidecar, prohibited

Places where overtaking is prohibited - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Traffic Code - Overtaking

OUG* - Article 45

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(3) When through the overtaking maneuver the axis that separates the directions of travel is crossed, the drivers of vehicles must make sure that from the opposite direction no vehicle is approaching and that they have sufficient space to re-enter the initial lane, where they have the obligation to return after performing the overtaking maneuver.
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Regulation** - Article 120

(1) Is prohibited the overtaking of vehicles:
j) when from the opposite direction another vehicle is approaching, and the driver of that vehicle is obliged to perform maneuvers to avoid the collision;

* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)