16.2.16. When turning left at this intersection, you must:
UAПовертаючи ліворуч на цьому перехресті, Ви повинні:
This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about the safe passage of uncontrolled intersections and the correct determination of priority in traffic. Such situations are among the most accident-prone, as drivers often mistakenly focus only on the direction of the turn, ignoring priority signs and the main road direction plate. The theoretical exam often includes tasks where you need to quickly determine who is on the main road and who is on the secondary road.
The question tests the section of the Traffic Rules regarding passing intersections, in particular the application of paragraphs 16.11 and 16.14 of the Traffic Rules, as well as understanding the role of plate 7.8 "Direction of the main road." The logic is as follows: a vehicle on a secondary road must yield to those approaching on the main road, regardless of their further maneuver (paragraph 16.11). And when the main road changes direction at the intersection, drivers moving along the main road determine the order among themselves as at an intersection of equal roads (paragraph 16.14), that is, according to the "right-hand rule."
That is why the option "to pass the intersection first" is correct: you are on the main road and have priority over the vehicle on the secondary road, even if the trajectories intersect when turning left. The option "yield only to the white car" is incorrect, because the white car does not have priority if it approaches from the secondary road (paragraph 16.11). The option "yield to both the white and yellow cars" is also incorrect: the yellow car is indeed on the main road, but the priority between two vehicles on the main road is determined by the "right-hand rule" according to paragraph 16.14, and in this situation, the priority will be yours.
Clause 16.11
At an intersection of roads with different priorities, the driver of a vehicle moving on a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching on the main road, regardless of their further direction of movement.
Brief application: the white car (on the secondary road) is required to yield to those moving on the main road (your car and the yellow car), so you are not required to let it pass when turning left precisely because of the different road priorities.
Clause 16.14
If at an intersection the main road changes direction, drivers of vehicles moving on the main road must follow the rules for passing intersections of roads with equal priority among themselves. Drivers of vehicles moving on secondary roads must also follow the rules for passing intersections of roads with equal priority among themselves.
Brief application: between you and the yellow car (both on the main road), the order is determined as at intersections of equal roads, i.e., by the “give way to the right” rule (see clause 16.12). As a result, you go first.
Clause 16.12
At an intersection of roads with equal priority, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must give way to vehicles approaching from the right.
Brief application: since according to clause 16.14, drivers on the main road act “as at an intersection of equal roads” among themselves, you have priority over the yellow car because you do not have an obstacle on your right (according to the diagram of the task).
Clause 1.10 (term "Main road")
Main road — a road with a hard surface compared to a dirt road or a road marked with signs 2.3 "Main road", 2.1 "Give way", 2.2 "No entry without stopping", 2.4 "End of main road", 2.5 "Oncoming traffic has priority", 2.6 "Priority over oncoming traffic".
Brief application: the question checks the ability to determine who is on the main/secondary road (taking into account the priority sign and the direction of the main road).
Clause 33.2 — 33 "Road signs", 2 "Priority signs", sign 2.3 "Main road"
Sign 2.3 "Main road" — gives the right of priority passage at uncontrolled intersections.
Brief application: confirms that your car (and the yellow one) are moving on the main road and have priority over vehicles on the secondary road (in conjunction with clause 16.11).
Clause 33.7 — 33 "Road signs", 7 "Plates to road signs", plate 7.8 "Direction of the main road"
Plate 7.8 "Direction of the main road" — indicates the direction of the main road at the intersection; used with priority signs.
Brief application: this plate shows that the main road at the intersection changes direction, so for determining the order between those on the main road, clause 16.14 applies (and then the rule of clause 16.12).
That is, the correct answer is "Proceed through the intersection first," given that you are moving on the main road (priority over those on the secondary road — clause 16.11), and with another vehicle on the main road, the order is determined as at an intersection of equal roads (clause 16.14 with the application of clause 16.12).
At this intersection, there are priority signs with a plate indicating the direction of the main road. This means the intersection is uncontrolled and unequal, and the main road does not go “straight” but changes its direction according to the plate.
First, determine who is traveling on the main road. Taking the plate into account, it is clear that you and the yellow car have approached on the main road, while the white car is on the secondary road. According to paragraph 16.11 of the Traffic Rules, a driver traveling on a secondary road must yield to vehicles traveling on the main road. Therefore, the white car in any case does not have priority over you.
Next, you need to resolve the situation between those on the main road, that is, between you and the yellow car. When the main road changes direction, drivers traveling on it determine the order among themselves by the “obstacle on the right” rule (paragraph 16.14 of the Traffic Rules). In your case, there is no obstacle on the right, but for the yellow car, you will be the vehicle on the right. Therefore, you have the right of way at the intersection.
An important point: although you are turning left and crossing the path of the oncoming white car, it is coming from the secondary road and therefore must yield to you as a vehicle on the main road (paragraph 16.11). That is, you do not have to yield to the white car here.
Thus, the correct answer is “Proceed through the intersection first,” since you are traveling on the main road (the white car is on the secondary and must yield according to p. 16.11), and among vehicles on the main road, priority is determined by the “obstacle on the right” rule, where you have the advantage (p. 16.14).