The fog lights will be used, together with the dipped-beam headlights, only in dense fog and in the situation in the question it is not specified that driving takes place in fog. Therefore, it is prohibited to switch on the rear fog light, for not respecting this rule a contravention fine and penalty points will be applied.
Observing the right edge of the carriageway is done through the windshield, not through the side window of the vehicle.
During driving, the vehicles must keep a sufficient distance from the right edge of the road, from the vehicles they drive past, in the same direction or in the opposite direction and from the vehicle in front, and in the case in which driving takes place in a column, in addition to these measures, the driver of the vehicle must remain on his own lane and ensure his field of visibility.
The correct answer is: C
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-beam 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 class II of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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(2) The contravention fine provided in paragraph (1) is applied also to the driver of a 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 a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions entails, besides the sanction of the fine, 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. the use of the fog lights in conditions other than in fog;
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The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.
OUG* - Article 47
The drivers of the vehicles which drive from opposite directions must keep between the vehicles a sufficient lateral distance and must drive as close as possible to the right edge of the respective traffic lane.
OUG* - Article 51
The driver of a vehicle which drives behind another is obliged to keep a sufficient distance from it, for avoiding the collision.
* OUG = 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)
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