What should you pay most attention to when passing another vehicle?
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Correct answer
C. To keeping a safe distance.
Explanation
In the photo, two cars are coming from the opposite direction, and sign A-16 "pedestrian crossing" stands at the right edge of the road. When passing another vehicle coming towards you, you pay attention above all to keeping a safe distance - answer C.
The Road Traffic Act requires you, when passing an oncoming vehicle, to keep a safe distance from the vehicle or road user you are passing and, if necessary, to move to the right and reduce your speed or stop. A tractor with a wide trailer or machine takes up a large part of the lane, so when passing it is easy to scrape it with your mirrors or catch a protruding tool. On a narrow road you slow down and move closer to the right edge, watching out for a soft shoulder and pedestrians. The position of your hands on the steering wheel (answer A) is always important, but it is not what you pay attention to above all when passing an oncoming vehicle. You check the vehicles behind you (answer B) in the mirrors, but in this manoeuvre the key thing is what is happening in front of you and beside you.
Legal basis: Art. 23 para. 1 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)