As a general rule, is overtaking prohibited at level crossings or in their vicinity?
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Explanation
Overtaking at **level crossings** or near them is prohibited for safety reasons. A level crossing is an intersection where the road meets a railway or tramway. These places are especially dangerous because a train or tram can appear suddenly, and visibility may be limited.
- **Limited visibility**: At a level crossing, visibility can be reduced, making it difficult to see if a train is approaching. This makes overtaking very risky.
- **Risk of getting trapped**: If a vehicle attempts to overtake and gets trapped at the level crossing, it can be hit by a train. This is extremely dangerous for both the vehicle's occupants and the train.
- **Safety regulations**: Traffic regulations state that overtaking at level crossings or in their vicinity should not be done to avoid serious accidents. The priority is always the safety of all road users.
For these reasons, the correct answer is that **it is indeed prohibited to overtake at level crossings or in their vicinity**.
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