15.83. In which places is stopping of vehicles prohibited?
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests the basic logic of road safety: stopping should not create obstacles, provoke traffic jams, or worsen the visibility of signals and signs for other drivers. Such formulations often appear in the theoretical exam because an incorrect stop in an “inconvenient” section of the road quickly turns into a dangerous situation for all road users.
The question belongs to Section 15 “Stopping and Parking” of the traffic rules and is based on points 15.9 (i) and 15.9 (j). The essence of the check is simple: does the driver understand that stopping is prohibited where, because of the vehicle, oncoming passing or overtaking is impossible (for example, on a narrow section where others would have to block traffic or risk entering a dangerous area). It is also forbidden to stop where the vehicle “screens” traffic light signals or road signs for other drivers, because then others may fail to comply with requirements not through their own fault, but due to lack of visibility.
The analysis of the answer options comes down to the fact that each of the three separate points describes a real prohibition from p. 15.9: the first and second reflect subpoint (j) (impossible passing or overtaking), the third directly corresponds to subpoint (z) (blocking the visibility of a traffic light or signs). Therefore, combinations that cover only part of these conditions are incomplete for the correct solution, and the correct answer in the test will be the option that includes all three situations. In practice, this rule helps to assess the stopping place not “out of habit,” but by its consequences: whether you are blocking traffic and whether you are depriving other drivers of the opportunity to timely see and comply with traffic management requirements.
Clause 15.9 (i) (Section 15 "Stopping and Parking")
Stopping is prohibited: "in places where it is impossible for oncoming vehicles to pass each other or to bypass the stopped vehicle."
This subclause checks the prohibition of stopping where a stopped vehicle actually blocks traffic (does not allow safe passing or bypassing).
Clause 15.9 (j) (Section 15 "Stopping and Parking")
Stopping is prohibited: "in places where the vehicle blocks traffic light signals or road signs from the view of other drivers."
This subclause checks the prohibition of stopping if, due to the stopped vehicle, other drivers cannot see or comply with the requirements of traffic lights or road signs.
Clause 15.9 (e) (Section 15 "Stopping and Parking")
Stopping is prohibited: "at intersections and closer than 10 m from the edge of the carriageway in the absence of a pedestrian crossing, except for stopping to give way and stopping opposite a side road at T-shaped intersections where there is a solid line marking or a dividing strip."
This subclause concerns the prohibition of stopping at or near an intersection (with specified exceptions), as such stopping impairs visibility and complicates traffic.
Thus, the correct answer is "Answers 1, 2, and 3," given that, according to the Traffic Rules, stopping is prohibited in places where passing or bypassing is impossible (clause 15.9 (i)), where the vehicle blocks traffic light signals or road signs (clause 15.9 (j)), as well as at intersections and closer than the established distance to them (clause 15.9 (e)).
To answer this question correctly, you need to recall clause 15.9 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, which lists situations where stopping is prohibited. This question refers specifically to those prohibitions related to obstructing traffic and reducing visibility for other drivers.
Firstly, according to clause 15.9 (i), you must not stop where your vehicle would make it impossible for oncoming vehicles to pass each other or to go around. A typical example is a narrow section of road where, after you stop, other vehicles cannot pass or go around you without entering a dangerous lane or blocking traffic. Stopping in such places quickly creates congestion and increases the risk of accidents.
Secondly, clause 15.9 (j) prohibits stopping in places where your vehicle blocks traffic signals or road signs for other drivers. For example, if you stop in such a way that drivers behind or beside you cannot see the "Yield" sign or a traffic signal, they may fail to comply simply because it is not visible. This directly affects traffic safety.
Thirdly, the answer options also take into account cases where stopping reduces visibility or blocks traffic management devices, which essentially repeats the logic of clause 15.9 (j): you must not stop where your vehicle becomes a "screen" for traffic signals or signs. In test questions, this is often presented as a separate point, but in essence, it is the same prohibition aimed at ensuring that other drivers can see signals in time and comply with the requirements of the Traffic Rules.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Answers 1, 2, and 3," since stopping is prohibited in places where it makes passing or going around impossible, as well as where the vehicle blocks traffic signals or road signs for other drivers.