10.32. As a driver, when turning left outside an intersection, you must:
UAВи, як водій, повертаючи ліворуч поза перехрестям повинні:
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This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about the safe execution of maneuvers when a driver changes direction outside of an intersection. Such situations occur when entering a gas station, a yard, or a parking lot on the left side of the road, and are considered high-risk because the vehicle’s trajectory crosses oncoming traffic. That is why topics related to hazard prediction and yielding the right of way are often included in the theoretical exam.
The question tests knowledge of the section of the Traffic Rules regarding maneuvering, specifically the requirements of paragraph 10.4 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine (choosing the correct position before turning and the obligation to yield to oncoming vehicles) and paragraph 9.2 (using turn signals). The logic is as follows: before the maneuver, the driver must give advance notice of their intention, correctly position the vehicle on the roadway, and perform the turn only after yielding to those who may be impeded.
When analyzing the options, using the left turn signal is mandatory, because without it, other road users cannot anticipate your actions in advance. Taking the appropriate far-left position is necessary so that the maneuver is predictable and does not endanger the flow of traffic in the same direction. Yielding to oncoming vehicles is a key requirement when turning left outside of an intersection, as you are crossing their path; in certain cases, you should also consider vehicles traveling in the same direction and trams. Therefore, the correct answer is the comprehensive option that combines all the necessary actions according to the traffic rules.
Clause 10.4
Before turning right or left, including onto a main road, or making a U-turn, the driver is required to take the appropriate extreme position on the carriageway intended for movement in that direction in advance, except in cases when turning occurs when entering an intersection with a roundabout, the direction of movement is determined by road signs or road markings, or movement is possible only in one direction as established by the configuration of the carriageway, road signs, or markings. A driver making a left turn or U-turn outside an intersection from the appropriate extreme position on the carriageway in that direction must yield to oncoming vehicles, and if performing these maneuvers not from the extreme left position on the carriageway — also to vehicles moving in the same direction. A driver making a left turn must yield to vehicles ahead moving in the same direction that are making a U-turn. If there is a tram track in the middle of the carriageway, a non-rail vehicle driver making a left turn or U-turn outside an intersection must yield to the tram.
Short application: when turning left outside an intersection, the driver is required to (1) take the appropriate extreme position in advance, (2) yield to oncoming vehicles (and in certain cases — to vehicles moving in the same direction, vehicles ahead making a U-turn, and trams).
Clause 9.2 (subclause "b")
The driver must signal with the turn indicators of the appropriate direction: a) before starting to move and stopping; b) before changing lanes, turning, or making a U-turn.
Short application: before turning left outside an intersection, the driver is required to signal in advance with the turn indicator of the appropriate direction.
Clause 10.1
Before starting to move, changing lanes, turning, making a U-turn, stopping, or parking, the driver must make sure that it will be safe and will not create obstacles or danger to other road users.
Short application: any maneuver (including a left turn outside an intersection) is performed only after checking for safety and the absence of obstacles/danger to others.
That is, the correct answer is "Perform the actions indicated in answers 1, 2, 3," given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, before turning left outside an intersection, the driver is required to take the appropriate extreme position in advance, signal with the turn indicator, yield to oncoming (and, in prescribed cases, other priority) vehicles, and perform the maneuver safely.
Turning left outside an intersection happens often: for example, when you need to enter a gas station, a parking lot, or a yard located to the left of the road. In such a situation, you are actually crossing the oncoming traffic lane, so the safety requirements here are stricter than during many other maneuvers.
Before making the turn, you are required to prepare for the maneuver in advance. According to clause 10.4, you must take the appropriate far-left position on the roadway in your direction ahead of time, that is, approach the center line (or the left edge of your lane/part of the roadway if there are several lanes). This is done so that other drivers clearly understand your intention and so that you do not create a hazard for the traffic flow moving in the same direction.
Next, according to clause 9.2, before turning, you must signal with the left turn indicator. The signal is given in advance so that drivers traveling in the same direction have time to properly assess the situation and do not start overtaking or passing at the moment when you are already beginning to turn.
The most important thing when turning left outside an intersection is to properly yield the right of way. Clause 10.4 directly requires you to yield to oncoming vehicles, as you are crossing their path of travel. In addition, if the turn is not made from the far-left position, you must also yield to vehicles traveling in the same direction, since you are actually crossing their lane or creating an obstacle for them. It should also be noted that if there is a tram on the tracks in the middle of the roadway during such a maneuver outside an intersection, a non-rail vehicle must yield to it.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Perform the actions specified in answers 1, 2, and 3," since when turning left outside an intersection, the driver must take the correct position in advance, signal the turn, and yield to those who may be obstructed (primarily oncoming vehicles, and under certain conditions—also vehicles traveling in the same direction and trams).