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

For answers A and C

It is prohibited the adoption of an aggressive behavior in driving them on public roads. The maneuver of moving in reverse for the purpose of intimidating the other road users who move behind it, as well as the maneuver of turning the vehicle through the use of the handbrake are considered to be aggressive behavior, being prohibited the performance of these maneuvers on public roads.

The adoption of an aggressive behavior in driving the vehicles on public roads is sanctioned with contravention fine, as follows:

• if through the adoption of an aggressive behavior a road accident was produced from which resulted the damaging of a vehicle or other material damages (meaning a road accident without victims), the fine provided in sanction class III is applied and the suspension of the right to drive for a period of 60 days;
• if through the adoption of an aggressive behavior NO road accident was produced, the fine provided in sanction class II is applied and the suspension of the right to drive for a period of 30 days.

For answer B

To the driver of the vehicle is prohibited to perform the maneuver of moving in reverse for a distance greater than 50 meters. The non-observance of this prohibition is NOT considered to be aggressive behavior but is sanctioned with the fine provided in sanction class I and with the application of 2 penalty points.

The correct answer is: A and C

Recommendations:

Aggressive driving - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Code - Obligations, prohibitions and aggressive driving

The maneuver of moving in reverse - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Code - Turning and moving in reverse

For answers A and C

OUG* - Article 54^1

(1) Is prohibited the drivers of vehicles to adopt an aggressive behavior in driving them on public roads.
(2) By aggressive behavior is understood the performance, on the public road, by the driver of the vehicle, of one of the following maneuvers:
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b) the turning of the vehicle through the use of the handbrake;
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g) moving in reverse with the vehicle for the purpose of intimidating the other road users who move behind it;
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OUG* - Article 100

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(3) Constitutes contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in sanction class II and with the application of the complementary contravention sanction of the suspension of the exercise of the right to drive for a period of 30 days the committing by the driver of the motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of the following acts:
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i) the adoption of an aggressive behavior in driving the vehicles on public roads.

OUG* - Article 101

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(3) Constitutes contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in sanction class III and with the application of the complementary contravention sanction of the suspension of the right to drive for a period of 60 days the committing by the driver of the motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of the following acts:
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h) the adoption of an aggressive behavior in driving the vehicles on public roads, if through this a road accident was produced from which resulted the damaging of a vehicle or other material damages.

OUG* - Article 111

(1) The driving license or the replacement proof of it is retained in the following cases:
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c) at the committing of one of the contraventions provided at art. 100 paragraph (3), art. 101 paragraph (3), art. 102 paragraphs (3) and (4) and in the situation provided at art. 115 paragraph (1);
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(5) In the situations provided at paragraph (1) letters e) and g), at art. 100 paragraph (3), at art. 101 paragraph (3), at art. 102 paragraph (3) letters b), e) and f) of this emergency ordinance, as well as at art. 334 paragraphs (1) and (3) of the Criminal Code, the replacement proof of the driving license is issued with the right to drive for a period of 15 days.
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For answer B

Regulation** - Article 128

(1) Is prohibited moving in reverse with the vehicle:
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b) for a distance greater than 50 m;
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OUG* - Article 99

(1) Constitutes contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in sanction class I the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided at paragraph (1) is applied also to the driver of the motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 2 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter a).
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OUG* - Article 108

(1) The committing by the driver of the motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions attracts, besides the fine sanction, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
a) 2 penalty points for the committing of the following acts:
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6. the non-observance of the rules regarding the turning maneuver, moving in reverse, lane change or change of direction;
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* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Code Regulation)