15.74. It is permitted to park a vehicle at an angle to the edge of the carriageway:
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns safe stopping and parking, specifically how to properly position a vehicle relative to the edge of the carriageway. Incorrect angled parking often narrows the roadway, forces other drivers to make sharp maneuvers, and increases the risk of conflicts in traffic flow. That is why the theoretical exam addresses the conditions under which this method of parking is permissible.
The question tests knowledge of the section of the Traffic Rules regarding stopping and parking, specifically clause 15.5. The logic of the rule is simple: the general rule requires parking in a single row parallel to the edge of the road, and "at an angle" is allowed only when it does not create obstacles for other vehicles. Additionally, the Traffic Rules specify exactly how to position the car near sidewalks or areas with pedestrian traffic (front part) and on inclines (rear part)—this reduces the negative impact of exhaust on pedestrians and increases safety.
When analyzing the answer options, it is important to note that the condition "not to obstruct traffic" is a basic requirement from clause 15.5, so it cannot be ignored. At the same time, the separate requirement regarding which part of the car should be placed near the sidewalk or on an incline is also directly specified in this clause, and in practice is often reinforced by parking organization through road signs with a placement method plate (for example, 7.6.7). That is why the correct answer is a combination of both conditions: for the theoretical exam, it is important to remember that "at an angle" is allowed only where it is permitted by the situation and does not create obstacles, and with adherence to the direction of placement in areas with pedestrian traffic and on inclines.
Clause 15.5
Vehicles must be parked in a single row parallel to the edge of the carriageway. Two-wheeled vehicles without a sidecar are allowed to be parked in two rows. Parking vehicles at an angle to the edge of the carriageway is permitted in places where it does not obstruct the movement of other vehicles. Near sidewalks or other places with pedestrian traffic, parking vehicles at an angle is allowed only with the front part, and on ascents — only with the rear part.
Brief application: the clause directly states that parking "at an angle" is allowed if it does not hinder traffic, and additionally specifies which part of the vehicle should be placed near pedestrian areas and on ascents.
Clause 33.7 — 33 "Road signs", 7 "Plates to road signs", plate 7.6.7 "Method of parking the vehicle"
The plate is used with parking signs and indicates the method of parking the vehicle
(in particular, when parking/stopping is organized at an angle to the edge of the carriageway according to the image on the plate).
Brief application: if plate 7.6.7 is installed together with a parking sign, the driver must park the vehicle exactly as shown on the plate (including at an angle).
That is, the correct answer is "Answers 1 and 2.", given that according to the Traffic Rules, parking a vehicle at an angle is allowed (1) in places where it does not obstruct the movement of other vehicles (clause 15.5), and (2) in places where the method of parking is determined by plate 7.6.7 (clause 33.7).
Parking a vehicle at an angle to the edge of the carriageway is a non-standard way of stopping or parking, so the Traffic Rules allow it only under certain conditions. This directly follows from clause 15.5, which defines when such a method does not create danger or inconvenience for other road users.
Firstly, parking a car at an angle is allowed where it does not obstruct the movement of other vehicles. That is, after stopping, there must be enough space left for safe passage, and the car itself must not narrow the lane to the extent that others are forced to make sharp maneuvers or drive into the oncoming lane.
Secondly, this method of parking is permitted when it is provided for by the traffic organization, in particular by appropriate road signs with a plate indicating the method of parking vehicles (for example, plate 7.6.7). In this case, the driver acts according to the specified parking method, since it is officially allowed in this area.
It is also important to remember the requirements of clause 15.5 regarding the direction of angled parking in certain conditions: near sidewalks or in places with active pedestrian traffic, the car must be parked at an angle with the front part only, and on ascents — with the rear part only. This clarification explains exactly how to perform angled parking if it is already allowed by the conditions of the location.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Answers 1 and 2," since angled parking is allowed either when it does not interfere with the movement of other vehicles, or when such a method is directly specified by road signs (the parking method plate).