When turning left in this situation, are obliged to give way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo we are driving a tram on tracks in the roadway, and the tracks turn left across the opposite lane; cars are coming from the opposite direction. In this situation, when turning left, you do not have to give way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction - the answer is NO.
A rail vehicle has right of way over other vehicles, no matter which direction they are coming from, also when the directions of traffic cross outside a junction. There are no signs or traffic lights here that change this rule. However, you signal the turn with the indicator and watch the approaching cars - you turn only when you see that their drivers are slowing down.
Legal basis: Art. 25 para. 2-3 and Art. 22 para. 5 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)