What might be the result of a damage to one of the direction indicator bulbs?
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Correct answer
B. Indicator breaker will operate at an increased rate.
Explanation
The question is about the effect of one of the indicator bulbs failing. The flasher unit will then work faster than usual - the answer is B.
The Regulation on the technical conditions of vehicles requires a car to have indicators, and the Road Traffic Act requires a vehicle to be maintained in such a way that using it does not endanger safety and allows the signalling devices to be used reliably. The flasher unit senses how much current the bulbs draw: when one burns out, the circuit draws less and the system starts flashing clearly faster - the warning light on the dashboard and the ticking sound warn the driver about the fault. The other indicators still work (answer A), and the hazard warning lights do not switch on by themselves (answer C). You replace the burnt-out bulb immediately, because other drivers may not notice your signal.
Legal basis: Art. 66 para. 1 point 1 and 5 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym); § 12 para. 1 point 3 and Annex No. 6 to the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on the technical conditions of vehicles and the scope of their necessary equipment