15.54. Which vehicle is correctly parked on a one-way road, given that both cars do not obstruct the movement of other vehicles?
UAЯкий транспортний засіб правильно поставлено на дорозі з одностороннім рухом, якщо відомо, що обидва автомобілі не перешкоджають руху інших транспортних засобів?
This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about safe stopping and parking on a one-way road. It reminds you that "not obstructing other vehicles" is not enough: the traffic rules also set requirements to protect pedestrians, especially where the roadway borders a sidewalk and there is pedestrian traffic.
The question tests knowledge of Section 15 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, "Stopping and Parking," specifically point 15.5. According to this point, parking a vehicle at an angle to the edge of the roadway is allowed only if it does not obstruct the movement of other vehicles (in this scenario, this condition is already met). However, near sidewalks there is an additional restriction: at an angle, a car may be parked only with its front facing the sidewalk, and this nuance often "trips up" students on the theoretical exam.
Therefore, the option with the white car is correct: it is positioned at an angle with its front facing the sidewalk and complies with the requirements of point 15.5. The red car, although it does not obstruct traffic, is parked at an angle with its rear facing the sidewalk, which violates the rules for areas with pedestrian traffic. The answer "both cars" is also incorrect, because in such situations it is important to consider not only the width of the roadway but also the special provision of the Traffic Rules regarding parking near the sidewalk.
Clause 15.5
Parking vehicles at an angle to the edge of the carriageway is permitted in places where this does not obstruct the movement of other vehicles. Near sidewalks or other areas with pedestrian traffic, vehicles may be parked at an angle only with the front part facing the sidewalk, and on ascents — only with the rear part facing the sidewalk.
Explanation of application: according to the conditions of the task, both cars do not obstruct traffic, so the first requirement of the clause is fulfilled. Next, a special requirement applies for places near the sidewalk: when parking at an angle, the vehicle must be positioned only with the front part facing the sidewalk — this corresponds to the position of the white car.
Clause 15.2
If there are no specially designated places or shoulders, or if stopping or parking there is impossible, they are allowed near the right edge of the carriageway (as far to the right as possible, so as not to obstruct other road users).
Explanation of application: the question concerns the correct placement of a vehicle for parking/stopping on the carriageway — the basic requirement to park the vehicle as far to the right as possible complements the condition of the task regarding the absence of obstruction to other road users.
Therefore, the correct answer is "The white car.", given that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, when parking at an angle near a sidewalk, the vehicle is only allowed to be parked with the front part facing the sidewalk (clause 15.5), and under the given conditions, it does not obstruct traffic.
Let us consider the situation on a one-way road where both cars are parked in such a way that they do not obstruct other vehicles. At first glance, it may seem that this is sufficient for proper parking, since the Traffic Rules (PDR) do indeed allow stopping and parking at the edge of the carriageway provided that it does not create obstacles to traffic.
However, in this task, not only the absence of obstacles for vehicles is important, but also the way the vehicle is positioned at an angle near a place where pedestrians move. Clause 15.5 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine allows vehicles to be parked at an angle to the edge of the carriageway only where it does not impede traffic. At the same time, it establishes a separate requirement: near sidewalks or other places with pedestrian traffic, a vehicle may be parked at an angle only with its front facing the sidewalk.
In the image, both cars are parked at an angle. The white car is positioned with its front facing the sidewalk, that is, exactly as required by clause 15.5. The other car is parked with its rear facing the sidewalk, which does not comply with the rule specifically for places with pedestrian traffic, even if it does not narrow the carriageway and does not obstruct other cars.
Therefore, the correct answer is "The white car.", since near the sidewalk it is allowed to park a vehicle at an angle only with the front facing the sidewalk, as provided by clause 15.5 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine.