16.1.16. When turning left at the intersection, the driver of the white vehicle must:
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests the ability to safely navigate controlled intersections and correctly determine priority during maneuvers. The most common mistake in the theoretical exam occurs when a driver sees a green signal and mistakenly believes they can turn left without any additional conditions, not taking into account the oncoming traffic flow.
The question belongs to the section of the Traffic Rules regarding passing intersections, specifically to the requirements of paragraph 16.6 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine. If the traffic light does not have an additional section for turning left, then when the main traffic light is green, vehicles from the oncoming direction are also permitted to move. According to paragraph 16.6, a driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right, that is, not create obstacles for them or force them to change speed or direction (the definition of "yield" from paragraph 1.10).
That is why the option "yield only to one of the vehicles" is incorrect: both oncoming vehicles have priority over the one making a left turn on a green signal without a separate section. The correct logic is as follows: first, the oncoming vehicles going straight and those turning right pass, and only after them does the driver turning left safely complete the maneuver. This rule is directly related to safety and prevents trajectory conflicts in the center of the intersection.
Clause 16.6
When turning left or making a U-turn at a green signal of the main traffic light, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to a tram moving in the same direction, as well as to vehicles moving straight or turning right from the opposite direction. This rule must also be followed among tram drivers themselves.
Clause 1.10 (the term “Yield (do not obstruct)”)
Yield (do not obstruct) — a requirement for a road user not to continue or begin movement, or to perform any maneuvers, if this may force other road users who have the right of way to change their direction or speed.
Thus, the correct answer is “Yield to the grey and green vehicles.”, considering that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, when turning left at a green light, the driver is obliged to “yield” to oncoming vehicles moving straight or turning right (clause 16.6), that is, not to create obstacles for them and not to force them to change speed/direction (term in clause 1.10).
You are facing a signal-controlled intersection, meaning the order of movement is determined by the traffic light signals. The white car has received a green signal and intends to turn left. Since there is no additional section for a left turn, vehicles coming from the opposite direction receive the same permissive signal at the same time.
In the oncoming direction, the grey car is moving straight, and the green car is turning right. Their trajectories intersect with the trajectory of the white car, which is turning left, so it is necessary to determine who has the right of way according to the rules for passing a signal-controlled intersection.
We apply clause 16.6 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine: a driver who turns left (or makes a U-turn) at a green signal of the main traffic light must yield to vehicles coming from the opposite direction that are moving straight or turning right. In this situation, the grey (straight) and green (right) cars are such vehicles in relation to the white car.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Yield to the grey and green cars," because when turning left at the green signal of the main traffic light, the driver must yield to oncoming vehicles that are going straight or turning right (clause 16.6 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine).