You intend to turn left. In this situation, are you obliged to approach the centre of the roadway?

Description

Art. 22 para. 2 point 2 of the Road Traffic Act

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

In the recording, oncoming vehicles are visible, which clearly indicates that you are travelling on a two-way roadway. According to Art. 22 para. 2 point 2 of the Road Traffic Act, when intending to turn left on such a road, you are obliged to move towards the centre of the roadway. Such positioning of the vehicle is required before performing the manoeuvre to signal the intention and streamline traffic.

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