Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category C (C, C1)

For answers A and B

Is prohibited the adoption of an aggressive behavior in driving them on public roads. The movement with the vehicle at a very reduced distance from another vehicle, in front of or behind it, as well as on the side, or the sudden reduction of the travelling speed without a justified reason, likely to intimidate its driver, as well as the maneuver of starting from standstill with the vehicle by excessive, empty, spinning of the driving wheels are considered to be aggressive behavior, being prohibited performing these maneuvers on public roads.

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

• if by adopting an aggressive behavior a traffic accident was produced from which resulted the damaging of a vehicle or other material damages (meaning a traffic accident without victims), the fine provided in the 3rd class of sanctions is applied and the suspension of the driving right for a period of 60 days;
• if by adopting an aggressive behavior NO traffic accident was produced, the fine provided in the 2nd class of sanctions is applied and the suspension of the driving right for a period of 30 days.

For answer C

The driver of the vehicle must respect the meaning of the road signalling, including the meaning of the mandatory signs and markings. The non‑observance of the meaning of the mandatory signs and markings is NOT considered to be aggressive behavior but is sanctioned with the fine provided in the 2nd class of sanctions.

The correct answer is: A and B

Recommendations:

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

The overtaking maneuver and the places where overtaking is prohibited - Audio‑Video Lesson --> Road Traffic Code - Overtaking

For answers A and B

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 performing, on the public road, by the driver of the vehicle, of one of the following maneuvers:
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c) starting the vehicle from standstill by excessive, empty, spinning of the driving wheels;
d) the movement with the vehicle at a very reduced distance from another vehicle, in front of or behind it, as well as on the side, or the sudden reduction of the travelling speed without a justified reason, likely to intimidate its driver;
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For answer C

OUG* - Article 45

(1) The movement on public roads takes place in accordance with the traffic rules and with the observance of the meaning of the road signalling made through the means of signalling, the signals and indications of the traffic police officer who directs the traffic, the special light or sound warning signals, temporary signalling and the signals of the drivers of vehicles.
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OUG* - Article 100

(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the 2nd class of sanctions the following acts committed by natural persons:
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3. non‑observance of the meaning of the mandatory signs and markings;
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* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)