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3 ptsA,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1Official number: 1520

Are you allowed to start overtaking in the presented situation?

Are you allowed to start overtaking in the presented situation?

Description

Art. 28 para. 3 pt. 3 in reference to art. 24 para. 1 pt. 1 of the Act of 20 June 1997, Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: No

You are approaching a railway crossing, which is indicated by signs G-3 'St. Andrew's cross' and B-20 'STOP'. In accordance with Art. 28 para. 3 pt. 3 of the Road Traffic Act, overtaking at a railway crossing and immediately before it is strictly prohibited. This manoeuvre is extremely dangerous as it limits visibility and creates the risk of stopping on the tracks.