10.22. Did the driver of the white vehicle correctly exit the roundabout at the same time as the driver of the blue vehicle?
UAЧи правильно водій білого автомобіля виконав з'їзд із перехрестя з круговим рухом одночасно з водієм синього автомобіля?
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine checks the safety of performing a maneuver when exiting a roundabout. Such situations are important for real-life driving, as choosing the wrong lane or 'cutting off' adjacent vehicles while exiting a roundabout often leads to conflicts and accidents, especially on multi-lane approaches.
In terms of content, it belongs to the section of the Traffic Rules about maneuvering, specifically the application of point 10.5 of the Rules. The regulation states that a turn (in fact, exiting the roundabout) must be performed without entering oncoming traffic, and the main clarification for roundabouts is as follows: if the directions of movement by lanes are not defined by road signs or markings, exiting the roundabout is allowed from any lane provided it does not create obstacles for vehicles moving to the right in the same direction. That is why simultaneous exit of two cars is possible when each maintains its trajectory and does not interfere with the adjacent lane.
The option confirming the correctness of the driver's actions is justified, because in the described situation there are no mandatory indications by signs/markings that exit is only allowed from the far right lane, and no obstacle is created for adjacent vehicles on the right. The opposite option would only be correct if the driver, while exiting, crossed the trajectory of the car on the right, forced it to brake/change direction, or if the directions of movement by lanes were predetermined. This is a typical topic for the theoretical exam, which teaches how to read the road situation, take into account markings and signs, and exit a roundabout safely.
Clause 10.5
"A turn must be made in such a way that when leaving the intersection of carriageways, the vehicle does not end up in the oncoming traffic lane, and when turning right, one should move closer to the right edge of the carriageway. Exiting an intersection with a roundabout may be performed from any lane, unless the direction of movement is defined by road signs or markings and provided this does not create obstacles for vehicles moving in the same direction to the right."
Application to the situation: this question tests the knowledge that in the absence of road signs or markings defining the directions of movement by lanes, exiting a roundabout is allowed from any lane, provided that no obstacles are created for vehicles moving to the right in the same direction (that is, parallel exit of two cars is possible if the right one is not "cut off").
That is, the correct answer is "Correct.", given that according to the Traffic Rules, exiting a roundabout is allowed from any lane (when directions are not defined by signs/markings) provided that no obstacles are created for vehicles to the right in the same direction.
When exiting a roundabout, the driver is essentially making a right turn onto the desired exit. In such maneuvers, the Traffic Rules require that the vehicle leaves the intersection without entering the oncoming traffic lane, and that the turn itself is performed correctly and safely.
Clause 10.5 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine specifically clarifies the case of roundabouts: if road signs or markings do not establish mandatory directions for lane movement, exiting the roundabout is allowed from any lane. The key condition is that such an exit must not create obstacles for vehicles moving to the right in the same direction.
In the situation shown in the illustration, the white car exits the roundabout at the same time as the blue car, with each continuing in their own direction without conflict with vehicles to the right and without entering oncoming traffic. In the absence of signs or markings requiring exit only from the far right lane, such a simultaneous exit does not contradict the requirements of clause 10.5.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Correct," since according to clause 10.5, exiting a roundabout may be performed from any lane if there are no signs/markings indicating otherwise and no obstacles are created for vehicles to the right moving in the same direction.