In which of the following cases are you obliged to give short sound signals when driving an agricultural tractor in the fog?
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Correct answer
A. While passing a stationary vehicle or object outside a built up area.
Explanation
This question is about the obligation to give short sound signals when driving a tractor in fog. You have this obligation when passing a stationary vehicle or obstacle outside a built-up area - answer A.
The Road Traffic Act requires the driver of a power-driven vehicle outside a built-up area, in fog, to give short sound signals when overtaking or when passing a stationary vehicle or obstacle. Passing a stationary vehicle or obstacle (omijanie) means driving past a vehicle, road user or obstacle that is not moving - in fog, a stationary vehicle or a pedestrian next to it may not see you, and the signal warns them that you are approaching. Passing an oncoming vehicle (answer B) means driving past a vehicle coming from the opposite direction - the provision does not mention it. In a built-up area (answer C), using sound signals is prohibited, unless there is immediate danger. Also note: in fog you exercise particular caution and switch on dipped headlights or fog lights.
Legal basis: Art. 30 para. 1 point 1 letter b, Art. 2 point 26 and 27 and Art. 29 para. 2 point 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)