16.2.66. How must the driver of the white car approaching the intersection proceed through this intersection?
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This is an exam question from the Ukrainian Traffic Rules about intersection safety in a situation where the traffic light is not working. In real traffic, deactivated signals mean that the driver cannot rely on the traffic light and must correctly switch to the “mode” of following priority rules and road markings to avoid trajectory conflicts and accidents.
The task tests knowledge of the sections of the Traffic Rules regarding traffic light signals (item 8.7.3), priority signs (sign 2.2 “No entry without stopping”), horizontal markings (1.12 “Stop line”), and the rules for passing uncontrolled intersections of roads with different priorities (item 16.1). Since the traffic light is off, the intersection is considered uncontrolled, and sign 2.2 requires a complete stop precisely before the stop line; only after that should the driver assess the traffic situation and yield to those traveling on the main road.
The analysis of the options in the theoretical exam format is simple: the statement about stopping and then proceeding “without yielding to anyone” contradicts item 16.1 of the Ukrainian Traffic Rules, as vehicles from a secondary road must yield to traffic on the main road. Passing without stopping is a direct violation of the requirements of sign 2.2 and marking 1.12, which clearly establish the place of mandatory stop. The practical takeaway for learning: first, a complete stop before the stop line, then check for safety and observe priority according to the traffic rules.
Clause 8.7.3
Traffic light signals have the following meanings. Traffic light signals, except for the flashing yellow, take precedence over priority road signs.
In this situation, the traffic light is off (not signaling), so the requirement for the priority of traffic light signals does not apply, and the driver is guided by priority signs and road markings.
Clause 33.2.2 — 33 "Road Signs", 2 "Priority Signs", sign 2.2 "No entry without stopping"
Sign 2.2 "No entry without stopping" prohibits passing without stopping before marking 1.12 (stop line), and if it is absent — before the sign. It is necessary to yield to vehicles moving on the intersecting road, and if there is plate 7.8 "Direction of the main road" — to vehicles moving on the main road, as well as to the right on an equivalent road.
This clause directly establishes the obligation of a complete stop precisely before the stop line, if it is marked.
Clause 34.1.12 — 34 "Road Markings", 1 "Horizontal Markings", marking 1.12 "Stop Line"
Marking 1.12 (stop line) indicates the place where the driver must stop in the presence of sign 2.2 or at a prohibitory traffic light (or regulator) signal.
In the task, the mandatory stopping place is determined by this marking.
Clause 16.1 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine
At uncontrolled intersections of roads of unequal importance, the driver of a vehicle moving on a secondary road must yield to vehicles approaching this intersection along the main road, regardless of their further direction of movement.
After making the mandatory stop at sign 2.2, the driver is additionally required to yield to vehicles on the main road.
Thus, the correct answer is: "Stop before the road marking 'Stop Line', fulfilling the requirement of the sign 'No entry without stopping'."
As the driver of the white car approaches the intersection, they see a traffic light, but its signals are off. This means the traffic light does not control the traffic, and the intersection effectively becomes uncontrolled. In this situation, the order of passage is determined by priority road signs.
In front of the car, there is sign 2.2 "No entry without stopping." The requirement of this sign is fundamental: the driver is not allowed to proceed without making a complete stop. The place where the stop must be made is determined primarily by road marking 1.12 "Stop line." That is, the stop is made exactly before the stop line, and only then does the driver assess the situation and, if necessary, yield to vehicles on the intersecting road.
Next, the general rule for passing uncontrolled intersections applies, as provided by paragraph 16.1 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine: a driver moving on a secondary road must yield to vehicles traveling on the main road. However, regardless of whether there are vehicles on the main road or not, sign 2.2 still requires the driver to first stop at the stop line, and only after that to continue driving, making sure it is safe and there are no obstacles for others.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Stop before the 'Stop line' road marking, fulfilling the requirement of the 'No entry without stopping' sign," because the traffic light is off and the intersection is uncontrolled, and sign 2.2 requires a mandatory stop exactly before the stop line.