16.1.5. How should the driver of the white vehicle, who entered the intersection on a green traffic signal, act?
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests the driver's attentiveness when passing through regulated intersections and the ability to act safely when the intersection has several crossings of carriageways. In such situations, it is important not to "continue by inertia," but to correctly interpret the traffic light signals, road markings, and signs in order not to end up at the second crossing under a prohibitory signal and not to create an obstacle for other road users.
In terms of content, this task is from the section of the Traffic Rules on passing intersections and using traffic lights, in particular the application of clause 16.8 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine. The general rule allows you to complete passing through an intersection if the driver entered it on a green signal. But clause 16.8 contains an exception: when there is marking 1.12 (stop line) and/or sign 5.69 "Stop Place" before the next traffic light on the route, the driver must follow the signals of each traffic light separately, that is, stop before the stop line at a prohibitory signal and proceed only on green.
The analysis of the options in the theoretical exam boils down to understanding this exception. The option about "continuing to move regardless of the prohibitory signal" would only be possible where there is no separately organized stop place before the second traffic light (no stop line/sign 5.69), because then the driver really should clear the intersection. However, in a situation with a stop line, the correct action is different: stop before the marking and wait for the permissive signal, which directly corresponds to the requirements of the Traffic Rules and reduces the risk of conflict flows at the second crossing.
Clause 16.8 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine
“A driver who has entered an intersection of carriageways according to a traffic light signal permitting movement must proceed in the intended direction regardless of the traffic light signals at the exit. However, if at intersections there is road marking 1.12 (stop line) or road sign 5.69 'Stopping Place' in front of the traffic lights along the driver’s route, the driver must follow the signals of each traffic light.”
Brief application: if after the first crossing at the intersection (on green) there is marking 1.12 and/or sign 5.69 before the next traffic light, the driver is required to stop before them at a prohibiting signal and continue only on the permissive signal of this traffic light.
Clause 34.1 — 34 “Road Markings”, 1 “Horizontal Markings”, marking 1.12 (stop line)
“1.12 (stop line) — the place where the driver must stop in the presence of road sign 2.2 or at a prohibiting signal of the traffic light (traffic controller).”
Brief application: at the second crossing of carriageways, the stop is made precisely before marking 1.12, after which movement is allowed only on a green signal.
Clause 33.2 — 33 “Road Signs”, 2 “Priority Signs”, sign 2.2 “No Passing Without Stopping”
“2.2 'No Passing Without Stopping' — passing without stopping before the stop line is prohibited, and in its absence — before this road sign.”
Brief application: the sign (if present at the place of the second crossing) additionally emphasizes the obligation to stop precisely before the stop line (if present).
Clause 33.5 — 33 “Road Signs”, 5 “Information and Direction Signs”, sign 5.69 “Stopping Place”
“5.69 'Stopping Place' — indicates the place where vehicles must stop at a prohibiting signal of the traffic light (traffic controller).”
Brief application: if sign 5.69 is installed before the second traffic light at the intersection, the driver must stop at the indicated place and wait for the permissive (green) signal.
That is, the correct answer is: “Must stop before the ‘Stop Line’ road marking and continue driving when the green traffic light is on,” given that by definition, Clause 16.8 of the Traffic Rules requires at such intersections (if marking 1.12 and/or sign 5.69 are present before the next traffic light) to follow the signals of each traffic light and stop before the stop line at a prohibiting signal.
At this intersection, the driver of the white car entered on a green traffic light, meaning they started moving legally. It is important to note that the intersection consists of two separate crossings of the carriageways, divided by a strip where a stopping place is organized before the second crossing.
The general rule of paragraph 16.8 of the Traffic Rules is as follows: if a driver enters an intersection on a permitted signal, they should usually complete the crossing in the intended direction, even if the signal ahead changes. However, this paragraph also contains an important exception: when there is marking 1.12 (stop line) or sign 5.69 "Stopping Place" installed before the traffic light on the route, the driver must follow the signals of each traffic light separately.
In the diagram, there is a stop line (as well as a marked stopping place), meaning the second traffic light is not just an "exit from the intersection" that can be crossed by inertia after the first green. If, after crossing the first carriageway on green, the driver approaches the second stop line and there is already a prohibitive signal, they must stop before the stop line and wait for the permissive signal. This is done for safety and to ensure that the car does not end up at the second crossing of the carriageways under a prohibitive signal and does not create an obstacle for others.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Must stop before the road marking 'Stop line' and continue driving when the green traffic light is on," since according to paragraph 16.8 of the Traffic Rules, at an intersection with a stop line (or stopping place), the driver must follow the signals of each traffic light and stop before the stop line at a prohibitive signal.