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To make sure that there is no danger when you maneuver the motor vehicle backwards, you must make sure from all sides that the maneuver can be performed in safety conditions, both for you and for the other participants to the traffic. The maneuver of moving in reverse must be signalled with the special light with which the vehicle is equipped, a light that turns on automatically when engaging the gear lever in the reverse gear. The equipping of motor vehicles with sound devices for signalling this maneuver is recommended.

The correct answer is: C

Recommendations:

Defensive driving course --> Defensive driving course

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

The maneuver of moving in reverse - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Traffic Code - U-turn and moving in reverse

For answer A

Regulation** - Article 114

(1) The drivers of motor vehicles and trams are obliged to use the lighting and/or signalling installations of these, as follows:
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c) the dipped headlights and the fog lights in dense fog;
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OUG* - Article 100

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the second class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is also applied to the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 3 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter b).
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OUG* - Article 108

(1) The committing by the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions entails, besides the fine sanction, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
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b) 3 penalty points for committing the following acts:
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8. using the fog lights in conditions other than in fog;
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For answer B

Regulation** - Article 112

The drivers of vehicles signal with the light warning means, sound or with the arm, as the case may be, before performing any maneuver or to avoid an immediate danger.

Regulation** - Article 148

Is prohibited the driver of motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram:
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13. to use abusively the sound warning means;
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Regulation** - Article 113

(1) The sound warning means must be used from a distance of at least 25 m from those they are addressed to, for a period of time that ensures the perception of the signal and without determining them to maneuvers that can endanger the safety of the traffic.
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For answer C

OUG* - Article 54

(1) The driver of a vehicle who performs a maneuver of changing the direction of travel, of exiting from 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 backwards is obliged to signal in time and to make sure that he can do it without disturbing the traffic or endangering the safety of the other participants to the traffic.
(2) The signalling of changing the direction of travel must be maintained for the entire duration of the maneuver.

Regulation** - Article 114

(1) The drivers of motor vehicles and trams are obliged to use the lighting and/or signalling installations of these, as follows:
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f) the lights for moving in reverse when the vehicle is maneuvered backwards;
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Regulation** - Article 128

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(4) Moving in reverse with the motor vehicle must be signalled with the special light or lights with which it is equipped. The equipping of motor vehicles with sound devices for signalling this maneuver is recommended.

* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of 12 December 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)