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Are you obliged in this situation, to yield the right of way to the oncoming vehicle before overtaking?

Description

Art. 23 para. 1 pt. 2) of the Act of 20 June 1997 – Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended).
Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

In the visible situation, your lane is blocked by a stationary vehicle, and another car is approaching from the opposite direction. Passing the obstacle would require entering the lane intended for the opposite direction, which would force the oncoming vehicle to yield its right of way. Therefore, you are obliged to refrain from the manoeuvre and give way to the oncoming vehicle, maintaining the safety requirements set out in Art. 23 para. 1 pt. 2.