Trams are overtaken, as a rule, on their right side. Trams being in motion can also be overtaken on the left side when the road is one-way or when between the right rail and the edge of the sidewalk there is not enough space for performing the maneuver.
The motorcycle performs correctly the maneuver of overtaking the tram on the right side, according to the general rule for overtaking trams, detailed above.
The red car performs correctly the maneuver of overtaking the tram on the left side, according to the exception from the general rule which says that trams being in motion can also be overtaken on the left side when between the right rail and the edge of the sidewalk there is not enough space, an exception detailed above.
Assuming that the intersection is controlled and overtaking vehicles is allowed, both drivers of the motor vehicles perform correctly the maneuver of overtaking the tram.
The correct answer is: A
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 has signalled the intention and has moved correctly into position to leave the direction of travel to the left is overtaken on the right side.
(6) The tram being in motion can also be overtaken on the left side when the road is one-way or when between the right rail and the edge of the sidewalk there is not enough space.
* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
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