In this situation you are approaching an intersection in which it is mandatory to drive on one of the directions straight ahead or to the right, an obligation imposed by the mandatory sign “Straight ahead or to the right” and by the markings with arrows for lane selection. This road signalling prohibits performing the turn to the left in this intersection.
Considering that you have moved into lane 1 you must respect the meaning of the marking applied on this lane, a marking which obliges you to drive on one of the directions straight ahead or to the right, the turn to the left being prohibited. If you had moved into lane 2 you would have had to respect the marking applied on that lane, a marking which obliges to drive only straight ahead.
Therefore, if you have selected the traffic lane according to the image shown, you are allowed to drive on one of the directions straight ahead or to the right.
The correct answer is: A
OUG* - Article 31
Traffic participants must respect the traffic rules, the signals, the indications and the instructions of the traffic police officer, as well as the meaning of the different types of road signalling means, in the following order of priority:
a) the signals, the indications and the instructions of the traffic police officer;
b) the special warning signals, light or sound, of the motor vehicles, provided in art. 32 paragraph (2) letters a) and b);
c) the temporary signalling and/or the electronic signs, which modify the normal conduct of traffic;
d) the light or sound signals;
e) the signs;
f) the markings;
g) the traffic rules.
Regulation** - Article 83
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(2) The marking in the form of one or more arrows, applied on the lane or on the lanes delimited by continuous lines, obliges to follow the direction or the directions thus indicated. The re‑merging arrow which is oblique in relation to the axis of the road, applied on a lane or inserted in a longitudinal marking formed from broken lines, signals the obligation that the vehicle which is not on the lane indicated by the arrow be driven on that lane.
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Regulation** - Article 107
(1) At the intersections provided with signs and/or with markings for signalling the direction of travel, the drivers of vehicles must move into the lanes corresponding to the intended direction of travel at least 50 m before the intersections and are obliged to respect the meaning of the signs and markings.
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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)
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