Clause 16.13

Before turning left or making a U-turn, 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 on an equivalent road in the oncoming direction.

In this situation, when making a left turn at an uncontrolled intersection of equivalent roads, you must yield to the oncoming vehicle moving straight. In this case, the cyclist is considered a vehicle and therefore has the right of way according to clause 16.13.

Clause 16.12

At an intersection of equivalent roads, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

This clause confirms the general principle for passing intersections of equivalent roads (the “right-hand rule”) and is fundamental for determining the order of movement at such intersections, but specifically when turning left in the given situation, the requirement of clause 16.13 applies directly.

Clause 1.10 (term “Bicycle”)

Bicycle — a vehicle, except for wheelchairs, that is propelled by the muscular power of a person riding it.

This definition explains why the cyclist in the task is considered a driver of a vehicle, who may be given priority according to the rules for passing intersections.

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 the right of way to change their direction or speed.

This clarifies that “yielding to the cyclist” means not starting or continuing a left turn in such a way that would force the cyclist to brake or change trajectory.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Yield to the cyclist," considering that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, when turning left, the driver must yield to oncoming vehicles moving straight, and a bicycle is a vehicle and has the same right of way according to the rules for passing intersections of equivalent roads.

In this situation, you are approaching a T-shaped uncontrolled intersection of roads with equal priority and intend to turn left. At such intersections, the order of passage is determined by the rules for passing uncontrolled intersections and the rules for making a left turn.

When making a left turn, the driver is required to assess oncoming traffic on the road of equal priority. According to clause 16.13 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, before turning left, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction on the road of equal priority that are moving straight or turning right. In our situation, the cyclist is doing exactly that: he is approaching from the opposite direction and continuing straight, therefore he has the right of way.

It is important to understand that a cyclist is a vehicle and a full participant in road traffic. Therefore, the rule "yield to oncoming traffic going straight" applies to him just as it does to a car or motorcycle. Clause 16.12 further emphasizes the need to follow the established procedure for passing uncontrolled intersections, that is, not to create obstacles for those who have the right of way.

In practice, this means that before starting a left turn, you must stop or slow down in such a way as to let the cyclist, who is moving straight towards you, pass, and only then complete the maneuver.

Thus, the correct answer is "Yield to the cyclist," since when turning left at an uncontrolled intersection of roads with equal priority, you must yield to an oncoming vehicle moving straight, and in this situation, the cyclist has the right of way.