Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category D (D, D1, Tb, Tv)

The driver of the vehicle is obliged to signal in time the intention to change the direction of travel, at least 50 m in the urban areas and 100 m outside built-up areas before starting the maneuver and to keep in operation the signalling of the change of the direction of travel for the entire duration of performing the maneuver.

The correct answer is: C

Recommendations:

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

Rules regarding performing maneuvers and the overtaking maneuver - Audio-Video Lesson --> Road Traffic Code - Overtaking

Regulation** - Article 114

(1) The drivers of motor vehicles and trams are obliged to use their lighting and/or signalling installations, as follows:
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g) the direction indicator lights for signalling the change of the direction of travel, including when putting the vehicle in motion from a standstill.
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Regulation** - Article 116

(1) The drivers of vehicles are obliged to signal the change of the direction of travel, overtaking, stopping and putting in motion.
(2) The intention of the drivers of motor vehicles and trams to change the direction of travel, to exit from a row of parked vehicles or to enter such a row, to move to another traffic lane or to turn right or left or those who intend to perform turning, overtaking or stopping is signalled by putting into operation the direction indicator lights at least 50 m in the urban areas and 100 m outside built-up areas before starting the maneuvers.
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OUG* - Article 54

(1) The driver of the vehicle who performs a maneuver of changing the direction of travel, of exiting from a row of parked vehicles or of entering such a row, of moving to another traffic lane or of turning right or left or who intends to perform a U-turn or to move in reverse 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 in traffic.
(2) The signalling of the change of the direction of travel must be maintained for the entire duration of the maneuver.

* 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)