15.94. Is the driver of the grey vehicle permitted to stop at this location?
UAЧи дозволено водієві сірого автомобіля зупинитись у цьому місці?
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns pedestrian safety and visibility in areas where people cross the roadway. Improper stopping near a crosswalk often blocks the view for both drivers and pedestrians, increases the risk of collisions, and creates conflict situations, which is why the traffic rules strictly limit such maneuvers.
The question tests the section of the Traffic Rules regarding stopping and parking, specifically the application of paragraph 15.9 [g]. According to this rule, stopping is prohibited directly on a pedestrian crossing, as well as within 10 meters of it on both sides (an exception is possible only when the stop is related to fulfilling the requirements of the Traffic Rules, such as yielding the right of way). Pedestrian crossing road signs, particularly 5.38.2, additionally indicate to the driver the boundaries of the area where it is especially important to carefully assess the distance and not stop.
If you choose the option "Allowed," this would contradict the requirements of paragraph 15.9 [g], since stopping within the crosswalk or within the 10-meter zone before/after it is a violation unless there is a forced need to yield or fulfill other requirements of the Traffic Rules. That is why, for the theoretical exam, the correct logic is as follows: stopping in the pedestrian crossing zone is not allowed, even if it seems that the car is "just past the crossing" or "apparently not in the way."
Clause 15.9 [g]
Stopping is prohibited: on pedestrian crossings and within 10 m of them on both sides, except in cases of yielding the right of way.
Explanation of application: if a vehicle stops directly on a pedestrian crossing or within 10 m before/after it (in both directions), such a stop is a violation unless it is necessary to yield the right of way.
Clause 1.10 (term "Stop")
Stop — 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 (including yielding the right of way), or due to danger or an obstacle to movement.
Clause 1.10 (term "Pedestrian crossing")
Pedestrian crossing — a section of the carriageway (or engineering structure) intended for pedestrian movement across the road and marked with road signs and/or road markings.
Clause 33.5 — 33 "Road signs", 5 "Information and guidance signs", sign 5.38.2 "Pedestrian crossing"
Signs 5.38.1 and 5.38.2 "Pedestrian crossing" — indicate the location of a pedestrian crossing. (Used to designate a pedestrian crossing on the corresponding side of the road.)
Thus, the correct answer is "Prohibited.", given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, stopping on a pedestrian crossing (or within 10 m of it on both sides) is directly prohibited by clause 15.9 [g].
In this situation, the key point is that the car has stopped within the pedestrian crossing zone. The presence of the crossing is additionally indicated to the driver by a road sign marking the boundary of the pedestrian crossing, meaning the driver should understand that they are near a place where pedestrians cross the roadway.
According to clause 15.9 [g] of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, stopping is prohibited directly on a pedestrian crossing, as well as closer than 10 meters to it on both sides. This requirement exists to avoid obstructing the visibility of the crossing and to prevent creating danger for pedestrians and drivers approaching the crossing.
In the image, the car is actually located within the crossing or at a distance that does not provide the required 10 meters from it. This is not a case of "stopping to yield the right of way," so the exception to the rule does not apply here.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Prohibited," since the stop was made on the pedestrian crossing or within the prohibited 10-meter zone near it, which is directly prohibited by clause 15.9 [g] of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine.