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

For answer  A 

In the given situation, the car signalled and moved into position correctly for leaving the direction of travel to the left, a situation in which it is overtaken on the right side. Considering that the remaining space available allows overtaking the car on the right side, the overtaking maneuver performed by the truck is lawful.

For answer  B 

The road legislation prohibits performing the maneuver of overtaking vehicles in intersections with non‑directed traffic, but not in those with directed traffic. If we selected answer B we would agree that performing the maneuver of overtaking vehicles is prohibited in all intersections and this is not true.

For answer  C 

As a rule, overtaking is performed on the left side, but we also have exceptions, such as the vehicle that signalled and moved into position correctly for leaving the direction of travel to the left, which is overtaken only on the right side.

Generally applicable

In the statement of this question it is not specified whether the intersection in the image has directed or non‑directed traffic. Although from the image of the question it results that the intersection has non‑directed traffic because no means of signalling can be seen that would regulate the priority, but considering the provided answer options and the fact that it is mandatory that at least one of the options is correct, we consider that the correct answer can only be answer A.

The correct answer is: A

Recommendations:

Rules regarding performing the overtaking maneuver - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Road Traffic Code - Overtaking

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

For answer  A 

OUG* - Article 45

(1) Overtaking is the maneuver by which a vehicle passes in front of another vehicle or past an obstacle, located on the same direction of travel, by changing the direction of travel and leaving the traffic lane or the line of vehicles in which it was initially.
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(4) It does not constitute overtaking, within the meaning of paragraph (1), the situation in which a vehicle moves faster on one of the lanes than the vehicles moving on another lane in the same direction of travel.
(5) Overtaking is performed only on the left side of the overtaken vehicle. The tram or the vehicle whose driver signalled the intention and moved into position correctly for leaving the direction of travel to the left is overtaken on the right side.
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For answer  B 

Regulation** - Article 120

(1) Is prohibited the overtaking of vehicles:
a) in intersections with non‑directed traffic;
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For answer  C 

OUG* - Article 45

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(5) Overtaking is performed only on the left side of the overtaken vehicle. The tram or the vehicle whose driver signalled the intention and moved into position correctly for leaving the direction of travel to the left is overtaken on the right side.
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* 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)