Maneuvers

Manoeuvres Summary

All manoeuvres, including changing lanes, turning, and overtaking, must be executed with extreme caution. It is mandatory to signal your intentions clearly and well in advance, primarily using the vehicle's indicators or, if necessary, the correct arm signals. Crucially, signalling does not grant priority; you must always ensure the way is clear and yield to other road users who have the right of way. Safe driving requires constant observation and anticipation of the actions of others.

Overtaking is a high-risk manoeuvre that must only be performed on the left (with few exceptions) when there is ample visibility and space. It is strictly forbidden on or near pedestrian crossings, at level crossings, on bends and crests with poor visibility, and at most intersections unless you have clear priority. When overtaking vulnerable road users like cyclists, a minimum lateral distance of 1.5 metres is required, which often necessitates using the oncoming lane on interurban roads. When being overtaken, you must facilitate the manoeuvre by keeping right and maintaining your speed.

Other critical manoeuvres are heavily restricted. U-turns are forbidden on motorways, in tunnels, and anywhere with poor visibility. Reversing is generally prohibited and only allowed as a brief, complementary action for parking or joining traffic, limited to 15 metres and never encroaching on an intersection. Turning requires correct lane positioning in advance: alongside the centre line for a left turn on a two-way road, and on the far-left edge for a left turn on a one-way road.

Stopping and parking rules are designed to prevent obstruction and danger. It is illegal to park in locations such as on pavements, in bus lanes, on pedestrian crossings, or by double-parking. On interurban roads, you must always stop or park completely off the carriageway and the usable hard shoulder. On motorways, stopping is only permitted in designated rest or service areas. In case of a breakdown, activate hazard lights, use a warning device, and move the vehicle to a safe location if possible.