16.2.93. What is the order of passage of vehicles at this intersection?
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This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about the safe passage of uncontrolled intersections, where the driver must independently determine the priority of movement according to road signs and the rules of interaction with trams. Such situations are especially important for the theoretical exam because, in real traffic, mistakes in determining the "main/secondary" road and underestimating the priority of rail transport often lead to trajectory conflicts and accidents.
The task tests the section of the Traffic Rules regarding passing intersections on roads of unequal importance and making a left turn. At a T-shaped intersection, priority is set by sign 2.3 "Main Road" (in such diagrams, the direction of the main road is clarified by plate 7.8), so vehicles from the secondary road must yield to all those approaching on the main road, regardless of their further direction of movement (paragraph 16.11 of the Traffic Rules). Next, the rule for left turns applies: a non-rail vehicle turning left must yield to a tram moving in the same direction (paragraph 16.13 of the Traffic Rules; this logic is also reinforced by the general priority of trams in conflict situations).
Therefore, options where the passenger car does not pass last are incorrect: this directly contradicts paragraph 16.11, as it is approaching from the secondary road and cannot "overtake" vehicles on the main road. Likewise, answers where the motorcycle passes before the tram are incorrect: when turning left, the motorcyclist must yield to the tram moving in the same direction according to paragraph 16.13, meaning the tram goes first, then the motorcycle, and only after that can the car from the secondary road proceed.
Clause 16.11
At an intersection 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 the direction of their further movement.
Application: the passenger car approaching from the secondary road is required to yield to the tram and motorcycle moving along the main road.
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 from the opposite direction on a road of equal importance. This rule must also be followed by tram drivers among themselves.
Application: the motorcycle (non-rail vehicle), when turning left, must yield to the tram — therefore, the tram passes before the motorcycle.
Clause 16.12
At an intersection of roads of equal importance, the tram has priority over non-rail vehicles regardless of its direction of movement.
Application: additionally emphasizes the tram's priority over the motorcycle in case of conflicting paths at the intersection.
Clause 33.3 — 33 "Road Signs", 2 "Priority Signs", sign 2.3 "Main Road"
The road on which the right of priority passage at uncontrolled intersections is granted.
Application: determines that the tram and motorcycle are moving along the main road, while the passenger car is on the secondary road, so the car does not have priority.
Clause 33.7 — 33 "Road Signs", 7 "Plates to Road Signs", plate 7.8 "Direction of the Main Road"
Shows the direction of the main road at the intersection.
Application: at a T-shaped intersection, clarifies which direction is the main one in order to correctly apply clause 16.11.
Thus, the correct answer is "Tram, motorcycle, passenger car," given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, a vehicle on a secondary road must yield to those moving along the main road (clause 16.11), and the motorcycle when turning left must yield to the tram (clause 16.13; additionally — tram priority at equal roads, clause 16.12).
In front of us is a T-shaped uncontrolled intersection where a “Main Road” sign is installed. This means the roads here are not equal: one is the main road, the other is secondary, and the order of passage is determined by the priority of the roads.
First, we determine who is traveling on the main road. Approaching the intersection on the main road are the tram and the motorcycle. The passenger car is coming from the secondary road, so according to rule 16.11, it is required to yield to all vehicles moving on the main road, regardless of where they are going next. Therefore, the passenger car will in any case go last, after the tram and the motorcycle.
Next, we establish the order between the tram and the motorcycle, as they are both on the main road. The motorcycle is making a left turn, and the tram is moving in the same direction and has the right of way. According to rule 16.13, before making a left turn, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to a tram going in the same direction. This means the motorcyclist cannot begin the turn in a way that would hinder the tram’s movement or cross its path.
Thus, the tram passes first without hindrance. After the tram has cleared the possible crossing point, the motorcycle completes the turn. Only then, after making sure that the vehicles on the main road have passed, can the passenger car from the secondary road proceed.
Therefore, the correct answer is “Tram, motorcycle, passenger car,” since the tram and motorcycle are moving on the main road (the car from the secondary road yields to them according to rule 16.11), and the motorcycle, when turning left, is additionally required to yield to the tram going in the same direction according to rule 16.13.