For answer A
The road legislation does not prohibit performing the maneuver of overtaking a tram on the left side, but it establishes certain rules that must be respected when performing this maneuver. See the explanation for answer B.
Trams are overtaken, as a rule, on the right side. However, trams that are in motion can be overtaken also on the left side, when there is not enough space between the right rail and the edge of the sidewalk for performing the maneuver or when the road is one-way. Therefore, a tram that is in motion can be overtaken on the left side when there is not enough space between the right rail and the curb for overtaking.
The presence of a single traffic lane between the tram rail and the edge of the sidewalk does not necessarily imply the lack of sufficient space for overtaking. The road legislation specifies that overtaking on the left side is allowed when there is not enough space. A single lane can be sufficient for performing overtaking on the right side, so in certain situations the condition for allowing overtaking on the left side is not met.
The correct answer is: B
The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.
OUG* - Article 45
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(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 moved accordingly into the lane for leaving the direction of travel to the left is overtaken on the right side.
(6) The tram that is in motion may be overtaken also on the left side when the road is one-way or when there is not enough space between the right rail and the edge of the sidewalk.
The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.
* OUG = EMERGENCY ORDINANCE no. 195 of December 12, 2002 updated (Road Code)
** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Code Regulation)
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