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

For answers  A  and  C 

It is prohibited the adoption of aggressive behavior in driving them on public roads. The maneuver of moving backward for the purpose of intimidating the other traffic participants who move behind it, as well as the maneuver of turning the vehicle by using the parking brake are considered to be aggressive behavior, being prohibited the performance of these maneuvers on public roads.

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

• if by the adoption of aggressive behavior a traffic accident has occurred from which resulted the damaging of a vehicle or other material damages (meaning a road accident without victims), the fine provided in the 3rd class of sanctions and the suspension of the right to drive for a period of 60 days are applied;
• if by the adoption of aggressive behavior NO traffic accident has occurred, the fine provided in the 2nd class of sanctions and the suspension of the right to drive for a period of 30 days are applied.

For answer  B 

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 the 1st class of sanctions and with the application of 2 penalty points.

The correct answer is: A and C

Recommendations:

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

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

For answers  A  and  C 

OUG* - Article 54^1

(1) Is prohibited the drivers of vehicles to adopt 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 by using the parking brake;
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g) the moving backward with the vehicle for the purpose of intimidating the other traffic participants 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 the 2nd class of sanctions 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 aggressive behavior in driving vehicles on public roads.

OUG* - Article 101

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(3) Constitutes contravention and is sanctioned with the fine provided in the 3rd class of sanctions 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 aggressive behavior in driving vehicles on public roads, if by this a traffic accident has occurred from which resulted the damaging of a vehicle or other material damages.

OUG* - Article 111

(1) The driving license or the substitute proof of it is retained in the following cases:
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c) at the committing of one of the contraventions provided in art. 100 paragraph (3), art. 101 paragraph (3), art. 102 paragraphs (3) and (4) and in the situation provided in art. 115 paragraph (1);
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(5) In the situations provided in paragraph (1) letters e) and g), in art. 100 paragraph (3), in art. 101 paragraph (3), in art. 102 paragraph (3) letters b), e) and f) of this emergency ordinance, as well as in art. 334 paragraphs (1) and (3) of the Criminal Code, the substitute 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) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the 1st 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 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 maneuver of turning, moving in reverse, changing the traffic lane or the direction of travel;
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* OUG = GOVERNMENT 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)