10.15. You are the driver of the blue vehicle:
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests knowledge of safe maneuvering in areas of increased danger, particularly near railway tracks. For the theoretical exam, it is important to understand that a railway crossing is a place where the road intersects with tracks at the same level, and any maneuvers that may delay a vehicle on the tracks create a critical risk of an accident.
The question belongs to the section of the traffic rules about maneuvering and turning, and directly refers to clause 10.7 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, which establishes a prohibition on turning around at railway crossings. In practice, this means you may change the direction of movement before entering the crossing or after leaving it, provided the maneuver is performed safely and does not create obstacles for other road users.
When analyzing the answer options, the key difference is where exactly the turning trajectory passes: performing the maneuver directly within the crossing (on the tracks) is prohibited by clause 10.7, so the corresponding option is not suitable. Instead, turning before the crossing or after the crossing is allowed, since these actions occur outside the railway crossing, so the correct choice is the one that allows both safe options depending on the traffic situation.
Clause 10.7
U-turns are prohibited: a) at railway crossings; b) on bridges, overpasses, flyovers and under them; c) in tunnels; d) when road visibility is less than 100 m in at least one direction; e) at pedestrian crossings and within 10 m of them on both sides, except when a U-turn is permitted at an intersection; f) on motorways, as well as on roads for motor vehicles, except at intersections and places marked with road signs 5.29 or 5.30.
Explanation of application: a U-turn is directly prohibited within the railway crossing itself, so it can only be performed before entering the crossing or after leaving it (in the places indicated in the task as 1 or 2).
Clause 1.10 (term "Railway crossing")
Railway crossing — an intersection of a road with railway tracks at the same level.
Explanation of application: to answer correctly, you need to determine exactly where the "railway crossing" is located (the place where the road intersects with the tracks). It is precisely in this section that a U-turn is prohibited, but outside of it — it is allowed.
Therefore, the correct answer is "You will fulfill the conditions of points 1 or 2," given that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, a railway crossing is a place where the road intersects with the tracks at the same level, and according to clause 10.7, a U-turn at a railway crossing is prohibited, but before or after it — allowed if it is safe.
First of all, it is necessary to determine exactly where the railway crossing begins and ends. According to the Traffic Rules, a railway crossing is a place where the road crosses railway tracks at the same level. That is, the section with the tracks and the approaches to them is a zone of increased danger, for which separate restrictions apply.
Next, let's assess your intention—to make a U-turn. Clause 10.7 of the Traffic Rules explicitly prohibits making a U-turn at railway crossings. This means that changing the direction of movement by turning the car directly on the tracks or within the crossing is not allowed, regardless of whether the crossing is regulated or not.
Therefore, the option of making a U-turn within the crossing (that is, along a trajectory that passes directly on the tracks) is incorrect and prohibited. Instead, you may make a U-turn either before entering the crossing or after passing it, provided that you do not create obstacles for other road users and perform the maneuver safely. This is exactly what is reflected in the two permitted locations, marked as points 1 and 2.
Thus, the correct answer is "You must fulfill the conditions of points 1 or 2," since making a U-turn at a railway crossing is prohibited by clause 10.7 of the Traffic Rules, and performing the maneuver before or after the crossing is allowed provided it is done safely.