16.2.13. You will proceed through this intersection:
UAВи проїдете дане перехрестя:
This examination question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests knowledge of safe and predictable passage through intersections when there are no priority signs. Such situations often occur on small streets, where drivers mistakenly rely on the direction of the turn or on "who is bolder," although the traffic rules clearly define the order and help avoid conflicts and accidents.
The question belongs to the section of the Traffic Rules concerning passing intersections, specifically the application of point 16.12 regarding intersections of roads of equal importance. If there are no priority signs, the roads are considered equal, and the "right-hand rule" applies between non-rail vehicles: the driver must yield to those approaching from the right. An important nuance for the theoretical exam: the subsequent direction of movement (turning right, left, or going straight) by itself does not change the order at an intersection of equal roads.
The analysis of the answer options is based precisely on this principle. The option requiring you to yield to the black car would only be correct if it had priority according to the right-hand rule (or if priority was set by signs, a traffic light, or a tram, which at an intersection of equal roads has priority over non-rail vehicles regardless of direction). In this situation, priority goes to the one who has no vehicle to their right, so passage is performed first; the other driver must "yield" as defined by the Traffic Rules (not forcing you to change speed or trajectory).
Clause 16.12
At an intersection of roads of equal importance, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to vehicles approaching from the right. At such an intersection, a tram has priority over non-rail vehicles regardless of its direction of movement.
Brief application: since the intersection is of equal importance (priority signs are absent), the “right-hand rule” applies between non-rail vehicles — priority is given to the one who does not have a vehicle to their right.
Clause 1.10 (term “Yield (do not create an obstacle)”)
Yield (do not create an obstacle) — a requirement for a road user not to continue or resume movement, nor perform any maneuvers, if this may force other road users who have priority to change their direction or speed.
Brief application: a driver who is required to “yield” under clause 16.12 must not start/continue moving in such a way that would force a vehicle with priority to brake or change its trajectory.
Clause 1.10 (term “Roads of equal importance”)
Roads of equal importance — roads that are not main in relation to each other (in the absence of priority signs and other traffic management means that establish the order of passage).
Brief application: in the absence of priority signs, the intersection is considered an intersection of roads of equal importance, and the order of passage is determined by clause 16.12.
That is, the correct answer is “First,” given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, at an intersection of roads of equal importance, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to a vehicle approaching from the right, and your opponent has your car to their right.
There are no priority signs at this intersection, so the roads are of equal status. In such a situation, the order of passage is determined not by "who turns where," but by the rules for intersections of equal roads.
According to paragraph 16.12 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, at an intersection of roads of equal status, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to vehicles approaching from the right. That is, the "obstacle on the right" rule applies.
In this case, for the other car, the obstacle is on the right, that is, your car. That is why they are required to yield to you. It is important to understand that your further direction of movement (turning right or going straight) does not change the order: if you are on someone's right, you have the right of way.
Therefore, the correct answer is "First," since at an intersection of equal roads, according to paragraph 16.12, the "obstacle on the right" rule applies, and the other driver must yield to the vehicle approaching from their right, that is, to you.