Are you obliged to observe the road in the exterior mirror in this situation before you join the traffic?

Description

Art. 17 para. 1 pt. 1) and para. 2 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended).

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, observing the road in your mirrors is a key element of exercising special caution when joining traffic. As seen in the video, other vehicles, including a bus, are approaching from behind. Failing to check your mirrors before moving off from a parking space could lead to forcing the right of way and creating a very dangerous situation on the road.

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