The fog lights will be used, together with the low beam lights, only in dense fog and in the situation in the question it is not specified whether there is fog or not. Therefore, it is prohibited to turn on the rear fog lamp, for non‑observance of this rule a contravention fine and penalty points will be applied.
Observing the right edge of the carriageway is done and adjusted through the windshield, not through the side window of the vehicle.
During driving, the vehicles must keep a sufficient distance from the right edge of the road, from the vehicles they pass by, in the same direction or in the opposite direction and from the vehicle in front.
In the case in which the vehicles drive in a column, the driver of the vehicle must, besides these measures, remain on his own lane and ensure the visibility field.
The correct answer is: C
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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c) the low beam lights and the fog lights in dense fog;
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OUG* - Article 100
(1) Constitute contraventions and are sanctioned with the fine provided in the second 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 a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram who commits an act for which 3 penalty points are applied, according to art. 108 paragraph (1) letter b).
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OUG* - Article 108
(1) The committing by the driver of a motor vehicle, agricultural or forestry tractor or tram of one or more contraventions entails, besides the fine sanction, also the application of a number of penalty points, as follows:
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b) 3 penalty points for committing the following acts:
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8. the use of the fog lights in conditions other than in fog;
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The road legislation does not provide anything in this regard.
OUG* - Article 47
The drivers of the vehicles that drive from opposite directions must keep between the vehicles a sufficient lateral distance and must drive as close as possible to the right edge of the respective traffic lane.
OUG* - Article 51
The driver of a vehicle who drives behind another has the obligation to keep a sufficient distance from it, for avoiding the collision.
* 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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