Can you start the engine of a tractor if the oil level on the dipstick is below the "MIN" level?
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Correct answer
B. No.
Explanation
In the photo, a red dipstick is held above snow. Operating the tractor when the oil level on the dipstick is below the "min" mark is not allowed - answer B.
The Road Traffic Act requires a vehicle to be maintained so that using it does not endanger safety. An engine with too little oil may seize while driving and stop suddenly, for example on a level crossing or in the middle of a junction, and on top of that the repair is very expensive. That is why, before you set off, you top up the oil to a level between the marks. Answer A ignores the danger, and answer C only seems sensible: even a short drive to a service station with the level too low can destroy the engine. It is enough to carry a spare supply of oil of the right type to solve the problem on the spot. In winter, as in the photo, thicker oil drains into the sump more slowly, so after switching off the engine, wait longer before measuring.
Legal basis: Art. 66 para. 1 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)