Should you refrain from overtaking the vehicle in this situation?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the video you are driving along a narrow road through a forest behind a red car. The roadway has no marked lanes, and at the left edge, exactly where you would have to drive while overtaking, a pedestrian is walking. There would not be enough space for a safe distance from both the car and the person, so you should refrain from overtaking. The answer is: yes.
The Road Traffic Act tells you, before overtaking, to make sure that you have suitable visibility and enough space to overtake without obstructing anyone's traffic, and during the manoeuvre to keep a safe distance from the vehicle being overtaken and other road users. A pedestrian on the shoulder may step to the side, and a car may come out from behind the trees from the opposite direction. You slow down, wait until you have passed the pedestrian, and overtake only on a clear section with good visibility.
Legal basis: Art. 24 para. 1 point 1 and para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)