Are you obliged to exercise particular caution beyond this sign when changing from the right to the left lane?

Description

Art. 17 para. 1 pt. 3 and para. 2 of the "Road Traffic Act" (Journal of Laws of 2005, No. 108, item 908, as amended) and § 49 para. 5 of the Regulation on traffic signs and signals (Journal of Laws of 2002, No. 170, item 1393, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes, every lane change is a manoeuvre that requires exercising special caution. In the situation shown in the picture, where the right lane is ending, you must pay particular attention to vehicles moving in the left lane and ensure that performing the manoeuvre does not create a hazard in traffic.

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