When passing a vehicle for driving lessons, are you obliged to exercise particular caution?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the photo we are driving a tram on tracks in the roadway, and in the lane next to us there is a queue of cars waiting at the lights, including a red learner car with the "L" sign on the roof. When passing (going around) a learner vehicle, you must exercise particular caution - the answer is YES.
A learner vehicle is driven by a person who is only learning to drive and may behave unpredictably: suddenly move off, stop, stall the engine or change their path. The Road Traffic Act allows you to rely on others following the rules, unless the circumstances indicate that they may behave differently - and the "L" sign is exactly such a circumstance. When passing such a vehicle, you keep a safe lateral clearance, reduce speed if necessary and are ready to stop the tram.
Legal basis: Art. 4, Art. 3 para. 1 and Art. 23 para. 1 point 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)