In this situation, should you exercise special caution?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the video, you are approaching a large junction in a city with tram tracks and traffic lights that are showing green for you; in front of you there is a pedestrian crossing, a tram is standing on the right, and A-7 signs can be seen on the approaches to the junction. In this situation, you should exercise particular caution. The answer is: yes.
The Road Traffic Act requires a driver approaching a junction to exercise particular caution, and the same applies when approaching a pedestrian crossing and when crossing tram tracks. A green light frees you from giving way, but not from paying attention: a tram turning at the junction, a pedestrian running across at the end of the green light, or a car entering on red are typical dangers. You drive through at a speed at which you can react in time, and you watch the intersecting roads and the crossing.
Legal basis: Art. 25 para. 1, Art. 26 para. 1 and Art. 28 para. 6 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)