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

The driver of the vehicle is obliged to signal in time the intention to change the direction of travel, at least 50 m in the urban area and 100 m outside the urban area before beginning the maneuver and to keep the signalling of the change of the direction of travel operating for the entire duration of performing the maneuver.

The correct answer is: C

Recommendations:

The correct use of the lighting and signalling system --> Road Traffic Code - The technical condition of vehicles and the lighting and light signalling system

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

Regulation** - Article 114

(1) The drivers of motor vehicles and trams are obliged to use their lighting and/or signalling devices, as follows:
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g) the direction indicator lights for signalling the change of the direction of travel, including when setting the vehicle in motion from standstill.
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Regulation** - Article 116

(1) The drivers of vehicles are obliged to signal the change of the direction of travel, overtaking, stopping and setting in motion.
(2) The intention of the drivers of motor vehicles and trams to change the direction of travel, to leave a row of stationary vehicles or to enter such a row, to move to another traffic lane or to turn right or left or of those who are about to perform a U-turn, overtaking or stopping is signalled by operating the direction indicator lights at least 50 m in the urban area and 100 m outside the urban area before beginning the maneuvers.
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OUG* - Article 54

(1) The driver of the vehicle who performs a maneuver of changing the direction of travel, of leaving a row of stationary vehicles or of entering such a row, of moving to another traffic lane or of turning right or left or who is about to perform a U-turn or to move in reverse is obliged to signal in time and to make sure that they can do it without disturbing the traffic or endangering the safety of the other traffic participants.
(2) The signalling of the change of the direction of travel must be kept for the entire duration of the maneuver.

* 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)