Driving past a school bus, are you always obliged to exercise special caution?

Description

Art. 57a para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137)

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

The vehicle shown in the photo is marked with a sign "AUTOBUS SZKOLNY", which clearly identifies it as a vehicle carrying children. According to Art. 57a para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver passing a school bus is always obliged to exercise particular caution. This obligation arises from the need to ensure the safety of children and is not limited only to situations where the bus has its hazard lights on.

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