Is the driver responsible for unnecessary pollution?

Question 45 of 45 in the free class B mock exam · The vehicle.

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Question 45 of 45 · The vehicle

A driver claims there is no legal responsibility related to unnecessary pollution from a vehicle as long as the vehicle is EU type-approved. What is correct?

AThe driver must avoid unnecessary nuisance to others, approval or not

BThe responsibility lies with the car's owner, not with whoever drives it

CThe duty is tied to built-up areas, where air quality is measured regularly

DThe duty covers idling with the engine running, not the driving itself

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Right answer: A. The driver must avoid unnecessary nuisance to others, approval or not

The basic rule in section 3 of the Road Traffic Act binds every driver: you must behave considerately and avoid causing others unnecessary nuisance or burden. EU type approval says how the vehicle was built, not how it may be used.

Source: Vegtrafikkloven § 3 - grunnregler for trafikk

Is the driver responsible for unnecessary pollution?

A driver claims there is no legal responsibility related to unnecessary pollution from a vehicle as long as the vehicle is EU type-approved. What is correct?

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