16.2.87. When turning left at this intersection, you must:
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests the ability to safely pass through an intersection when both priority signs and the advantage of emergency vehicles with special signals are in effect at the same time. Such situations often occur in the city, so for the theoretical exam it is important to know the clear algorithm: first, fulfill the requirements regarding special vehicles, and only then determine the order of movement between other cars according to the general traffic rules.
The question relates to the sections of the Traffic Rules about the priority of emergency vehicles (points 3.2–3.3) and the rules for passing intersections, in particular about roads of unequal importance and changes in the direction of the main road (points 16.11 and 16.14), as well as the application of the "obstacle on the right" rule for intersections of equal importance (point 16.12). If a vehicle with flashing beacons appears at the intersection, drivers are required to ensure it passes without hindrance (and if a red beacon is present — to stop). After this, when the main road at the intersection changes direction (as specified by sign 7.8 "Direction of the main road"), drivers moving on the main road must yield to each other as at intersections of equal importance, that is, according to the "obstacle on the right" rule.
Therefore, the option in which only the emergency vehicle is yielded to is incomplete: after it passes, you still need to yield to the vehicle that is on your right, as this is how point 16.14 works in combination with point 16.12. The correct logic for the theoretical exam is as follows: first, fulfill the requirements regarding special signals, and then apply the "obstacle on the right" rule between vehicles on the main road that changes direction.
Clause 3.2
When an emergency vehicle with a blue flashing beacon and/or a special sound signal is approaching, drivers of other vehicles must yield and ensure the unobstructed passage of this vehicle (as well as any accompanying vehicles).
Clause 3.3
When an emergency vehicle with a red flashing beacon is approaching, drivers of other vehicles must stop near the right edge of the carriageway (on the right shoulder), or if there is none, near the sidewalk or shoulder, and remain stopped until the vehicle has passed.
Clause 16.11
At an intersection of roads with different priorities, the driver of a vehicle traveling on a secondary road must yield to vehicles approaching on the main road, regardless of their further direction of movement.
Clause 16.14
If the main road changes direction at the intersection, drivers of vehicles traveling on it must follow the rules for passing intersections of roads with equal priority between themselves. The same rule applies to drivers traveling on secondary roads between themselves.
Clause 16.12
At an intersection of roads with equal priority, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.
Clause 1.10 (term "Yield")
Yield — a requirement for a road user not to continue or resume movement, nor to perform any maneuver, if this may force other road users who have the right of way to change their direction or speed.
Clause 33.2.3 — 33 "Road Signs", 2 "Priority Signs", sign 2.3 "Main Road"
The "Main Road" sign gives priority to vehicles traveling on the road indicated by the sign at intersections of roads with different priorities.
Clause 33.7.8 — 33 "Road Signs", 7 "Plates to Road Signs", plate 7.8 "Direction of Main Road"
The "Direction of Main Road" plate shows the direction of the main road at the intersection; it is used together with priority signs to clarify the exact direction the main road takes.
Thus, the correct answer is "Yield to both vehicles," considering that it is first necessary to ensure the unobstructed passage of the emergency vehicle with special signals (clauses 3.2–3.3), and after that, between vehicles traveling on the main road that changes direction, the rule for intersections of equal roads applies (clause 16.14) — you must yield to the vehicle on the right (clause 16.12).
As you approach this intersection, you are making a left turn. At the intersection, there is simultaneously an emergency vehicle with flashing beacons turned on, as well as another car (blue), which is moving along the main road.
First, you must consider the priority of the emergency vehicle. According to clause 16.11 of the Traffic Rules, drivers are required to ensure its unobstructed passage, that is, in fact, not to start their maneuver and not to create any obstacles. Therefore, regardless of the priority signs at the intersection, you must yield to this vehicle first.
After the emergency vehicle has passed, the order of passage between the other participants is determined by the usual intersection rules. In this situation, it is important that the main road at the intersection changes direction (this is indicated by a sign with a main road direction plate). According to clause 16.14 of the Traffic Rules, drivers moving along the main road must pass each other as at an intersection of equal roads, that is, applying the “give way to the right” rule.
You and the blue car are both on the main road, but you are turning left, and the blue car is approaching the intersection from your right. According to the “give way to the right” rule, you are required to yield to it. Thus, after the emergency vehicle has passed, you must also yield to the blue car and only then complete your left turn.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Yield to both vehicles," since first you are required to give priority to the emergency vehicle (clause 16.11), and then, while driving on the main road with a change of direction, yield to the car on the right according to the rule for equal roads (clause 16.14).