15.1. In which place is the driver allowed to stop?
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests knowledge of safe stopping near engineering structures and the ability to correctly assess where stopping does not create danger or violate traffic regulations. Such situations often occur in cities and on highways, so for the theoretical exam, it is important to clearly understand the boundaries of prohibited zones near overpasses and flyovers.
The question belongs to the section of the Traffic Rules on stopping and parking, in particular the application of clause 15.9 (c), which explicitly states: stopping is prohibited on overpasses, bridges, flyovers, and underneath them. This means that the restriction applies not only to the structure itself but also to the space under its span, that is, in the "under the overpass" zone. In the proposed vehicle positions, point B falls precisely under this prohibition, while points A and C are located next to the overpass but outside the span, so clause 15.9 (c) does not apply there.
As a result, options that include location B are incorrect because they ignore the direct prohibition "under the overpass." The only correct choice among the answers is the one that includes only locations outside the overpass and the space beneath it: this is consistent with both clause 15.9 (c) and the general rule of clause 15.1 to stop as far to the right as possible (on the shoulder if available), without obstructing the movement of other vehicles.
Clause 15.9 (c)
Stopping is prohibited: … v) on overpasses, bridges, flyovers and under them, as well as in tunnels.
Brief application: in the given situation, stopping at location B (under the overpass) is prohibited, while at locations A and V (outside the overpass/space under it) — is not subject to this prohibition.
Clause 1.10 (term “Overpass”)
Overpass — an engineering structure for the movement of vehicles and/or pedestrians, raising one road above another at their intersection, as well as for creating a road at a certain height that does not have exits to another road.
Brief application: allows for an unambiguous determination of where exactly the overpass and the zone “on the overpass and under it” begin/end, where the stopping prohibition under clause 15.9 (c) applies.
Clause 1.10 (term “Stopping”)
Stopping — the cessation of movement of a vehicle for up to 5 minutes or more if necessary for boarding (alighting) passengers or loading (unloading) cargo, fulfilling the requirements of these Rules (yielding the right of way, complying with the requirements of a traffic controller, traffic light signals, etc.).
Brief application: the question concerns specifically “stopping” (not “parking”), so the list of prohibitions for stopping from clause 15.9, in particular subparagraph (v), applies.
Clause 15.1
Stopping and parking of vehicles are allowed on the right side of the road on the shoulder, and in its absence — on the carriageway near the right edge, as far to the right as possible, so as not to obstruct the movement of other vehicles.
Brief application: confirms the general rule that stopping should be performed as close to the right as possible (on the shoulder if available), unless there are special prohibitions, in particular from clause 15.9 (c).
That is, the correct answer is “At locations A and V.”, given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, stopping is prohibited “on overpasses and under them” (clause 15.9 (c)), and points A and V are located outside this prohibited zone.
In this task, you need to determine where, among the permitted options, a stop can be made, taking into account the restrictions related to an overpass. A stop according to the Traffic Rules is the cessation of movement for up to 5 minutes or longer if necessary for boarding/alighting, loading/unloading, or fulfilling the requirements of the Rules.
The key restriction is contained in clause 15.9 (c) of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine: stopping is prohibited on overpasses, bridges, flyovers, and underneath them. That is, the prohibition applies not only to the structure itself but also to the space under its span. Practically, this means: from the place where the overpass span begins to where it ends, stopping is not allowed if the vehicle is on the overpass or underneath it.
Let’s consider the marked locations. In position B, the vehicle stops under the overpass, which is directly prohibited by clause 15.9 (c). Therefore, stopping at location B is not allowed regardless of other conditions.
Positions A and V are located near the overpass, but not on it and not under its span. Therefore, the prohibition from clause 15.9 (c) does not apply here. In the absence of other prohibitive factors, the driver may stop in these places, observing the rules for positioning the vehicle on the shoulder or near the edge of the carriageway.
Thus, the correct answer is "At locations A and V," since stopping is prohibited on the overpass and underneath it (clause 15.9 (c)), and at points A and V the vehicle is outside the overpass span.