In the situation presented, is it permissible to overtake the vehicle in front from the right side while exercising utmost caution?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
A tanker lorry is driving in the left-hand lane, and you are in the right-hand lane, where the arrow allows you to go straight on or turn right. Just ahead of you both there is a pedestrian crossing - you can see the zebra crossing and sign D-6 with additional lighting. Overtaking is prohibited on a pedestrian crossing and immediately before it, so you must not overtake the lorry on the right, even if you pay increased attention.
The Road Traffic Act prohibits overtaking a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing and immediately before it, except at a crossing where traffic is controlled by signals or a police officer - here there are no traffic lights. The reason is obvious: the high tanker completely hides the left part of the crossing from you, and a pedestrian who steps out from behind it has no chance of seeing your car. You stay behind the front of the lorry until you have both passed the crossing.
Legal basis: Art. 26 para. 3 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)