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

The sign informs the drivers of vehicles about the approach of a tunnel and specifies its length, which in this case is 3 km. It does not inform about the distance to the tunnel or about another type of passage, such as an uneven passage. This information is important for the drivers of vehicles who can prepare in time for entering a tunnel by adapting their driving style.

The correct answer is: C

Recommendations:

The complete explanation of the sign --> Tunnel

Correct use of the lighting and signalling system - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Code - The technical condition of vehicles and the lighting and luminous signalling system

Obligations and prohibitions of the drivers of vehicles while moving - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Code - Obligations, prohibitions and aggressive driving

Regulation** - Article 114

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(7) When driving through a tunnel the driver of the vehicle is obliged to use dipped-beam headlights.

OUG* - Article 44

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(2) In traffic on all categories of public roads the drivers of motor vehicles and agricultural or forestry tractors are obliged to use also during the day dipped-beam headlights or daytime running lights. (Paragraph (2) was modified and updated on www.scoalarutiera.ro on 16-06-2023)
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Regulation** - Article 143

Is prohibited the waiting voluntarily of vehicles:
a) in all cases in which voluntary stopping is prohibited;
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Regulation** - Article 126

Is prohibited the U-turn of the vehicle:
a) in the places in which the voluntary stopping of vehicles is prohibited, except for the cases provided in art. 142 letter f);
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Regulation** - Article 128

(1) Is prohibited moving in reverse with the vehicle:
a) in the cases provided in art. 126, except for letter d);
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Regulation** - Article 142

Is prohibited the stopping voluntarily of vehicles:
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p) in the places where overtaking is prohibited.

Regulation** - Article 120

(1) Is prohibited the overtaking of vehicles:
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d) on uneven passages, on bridges, under bridges and in tunnels. By exception, in these places may be overtaken the animal-drawn vehicles, motorcycles without sidecar, mopeds, bicycles and electric scooters, if visibility over the road is ensured on a distance greater than 20 m, and the width of the road is at least 7 m;
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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 (Regulation of the Road Code)