Are you always obliged to exercise special caution, while driving?

Description

Art. 3 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

No, a driver is obliged to be careful at all times, but to exercise special caution only in situations specified in the regulations. Special caution, defined in Art. 2 pt. 22 of the Road Traffic Act, consists of increasing attention and readiness to react quickly. It is required, among other times, when overtaking, changing lanes, or approaching an intersection or a pedestrian crossing.

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