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Question 293 of 554

In what situation can you overtake trams on the left side?

A in no situation;
B when there are two lanes on the driving direction;
C when between the right rail and the curb there is not enough space for overtaking.

Explanation

For answer  A 

Road traffic legislation does not prohibit performing the overtaking maneuver of a tram on the left side, but it establishes certain rules that must be respected when performing this maneuver. See the explanation for answer C.


For answer  B 

Road traffic legislation does NOT specify that when there are two lanes on the driving direction overtaking trams is also permitted on the left side. This situation is NOT considered to be an exception to the basic rule which states that trams are overtaken, as a rule, on the right side. The exceptions to the basic rule of overtaking trams are found in the explanation for answer C.


For answer  C 

Trams are overtaken, as a rule, on the right side. However, trams in motion may be overtaken also on the left side, when between the right rail and the edge of the sidewalk there is not enough space for performing the maneuver or when the road is one-way. Therefore, a tram in motion may be overtaken on the left side, when between the right rail and the curb there is not enough space for overtaking.


The correct answer is: C


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Reference articles

For answer  A 

Road traffic legislation does not provide anything in this regard.


For answer  B 

Road traffic legislation does not provide anything in this regard.


For answer  C 

OUG* - Article 45

[...]
(5) Overtaking is performed only on the left side of the overtaken vehicle. The tram or the vehicle whose driver has signalled the intention and has positioned correctly for leaving the driving direction to the left is overtaken on the right side.
(6) The tram in motion may be overtaken also on the left side when the road is one-way or when between the right rail and the edge of the sidewalk there is not enough space.


* OUG = GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Traffic Code)

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