1.28. A paved path outside the carriageway of a street and/or road, located separately or adjacent to a sidewalk or pedestrian path, and marked with a road sign and horizontal marking as shown in the illustration, is intended for the movement of:
UAДоріжка з покриттям поза межами проїзної частини вулиці та/або дороги, розташована окремо чи суміжно з тротуаром або пішохідною доріжкою, і позначена дорожнім знаком та горизонтальною розміткою, як показано на малюнку, призначена для руху:
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns safety in areas where traffic flows are separated: cars travel on the carriageway, while cyclists are provided with a separate, specially organized space. Correct identification of such infrastructure elements reduces the risk of conflicts between road users and helps you navigate confidently during the theoretical exam.
The question tests knowledge of terms and means of traffic organization from the sections of the Traffic Rules: the definition from point 1.10 (the term “Bicycle path”), mandatory road signs (sign 4.14 “Bicycle path”), and horizontal road markings (1.36). The key feature here is that the path is paved, located outside the carriageway (either separately or adjacent to the sidewalk), and marked with a sign and markings, meaning it is not a bicycle lane on the road, but specifically a bicycle path intended for cyclists.
The analysis of answer options in such tasks is based on the purpose of the object according to the Traffic Rules: the answer about pedestrian movement is incorrect, as sidewalks and pedestrian paths are provided for them, and the bicycle path is created specifically for bicycle traffic. The option “for both pedestrians and bicycles” is also not suitable as the main purpose: pedestrians are allowed to use it only in exceptional cases (for example, in the absence of a sidewalk/pedestrian path) and provided they do not interfere with cyclists, but this does not change its basic function according to the traffic rules.
Clause 1.10 (term "Bicycle path")
Bicycle path — a paved path outside the carriageway of a street and/or road, located separately or adjacent to a sidewalk or pedestrian path and marked with a road sign and horizontal road markings.
For the purpose of ensuring the safety of cyclists, the bicycle path is located separately from the carriageway. In permitted places where vehicles cross the bicycle path, the path is marked with marking 1.15. If the bicycle path crosses the carriageway, cyclists are required to yield the right of way to drivers of motor vehicles moving along the carriageway.
Clause 33.4 — 33 "Road signs", 4 "Mandatory signs", sign 4.14 "Bicycle path"
Sign 4.14 "Bicycle path" designates a bicycle path and establishes a mandatory direction/mode of movement: movement is allowed (intended) for cyclists.
Clause 34.1 — 34 "Road markings", 1 "Horizontal markings", marking 1.36
Marking 1.36 is used to designate a bicycle path (bicycle traffic) and is used for its identification together/linked to the corresponding traffic organization.
That is, the correct answer is "By bicycles," considering that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, a bicycle path (clause 1.10), marked with sign 4.14 and the corresponding horizontal marking, is intended specifically for the movement of cyclists.
The image shows a separate paved path located outside the roadway. It may run alongside a sidewalk or pedestrian path, but it is not part of the road for vehicles. This is an important distinction: we are dealing not with a “lane” on the roadway, but specifically with a separate path.
Its purpose is confirmed by traffic control devices: the road sign “Bicycle Path” (4.14) is installed and the corresponding horizontal marking is applied. In the Traffic Rules, such a combination means that the section is designated specifically for cyclists, allowing them to ride without mixing with the flow of cars.
According to the definition in paragraph 1.10 of the Traffic Rules, a bicycle path is created specifically to improve the safety of cyclists and is located separately from the roadway. Therefore, any other intended use (for example, for cars or for general traffic of all vehicles) is not suitable: for that, the roadway is used, not a separate path with a special sign.
Thus, the correct answer is "By bicycles," since this is a bicycle path marked with a sign and marking, located outside the roadway and intended specifically for cyclists.