17.5. In which case is the driver of the white car allowed to enter the lane for route vehicles in this situation?
UAУ якому випадку водієві білого автомобіля дозволено виїзд на смугу для маршрутних транспортних засобів у даній ситуації?
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns road safety and the correct interaction with public transport vehicles in urban conditions. The bus lane is designed to prioritize the movement of buses and trolleybuses, so its use by other drivers is strictly limited: mistakes here often lead to conflicts in traffic flow, fines, and the creation of obstacles for those following the route.
The question tests knowledge of the section of the traffic rules regarding the movement of public transport vehicles, specifically the requirements of clause 17.2 of the Traffic Rules, as well as understanding the effect of sign 5.11 and road marking 1.24 (designation of the lane with letters and a special separation line). The key condition in such a situation: if the public transport lane is separated by a broken line, the driver is allowed to briefly enter it only in specific cases and necessarily without creating obstacles for public transport.
Analysis of the options is important for the theoretical exam. The statement that entry is completely prohibited does not take into account the exceptions from clause 17.2. The option "only for boarding/alighting" is incomplete, because the rules also allow the use of this lane for a right turn. The option "only for turning right" is also incomplete, as the Traffic Rules of Ukraine explicitly permit entry for boarding or alighting passengers near the right edge of the carriageway. Therefore, the correct logic is as follows: entry is allowed both for boarding/alighting and for making a right turn, if the marking is broken and the driver's actions do not interfere with public transport vehicles.
Clause 17.2
A driver turning right on a road with a lane for route vehicles, separated by a broken road marking line, may make the turn from this lane. In such places, it is also permitted to enter this lane when entering the road and for picking up or dropping off passengers near the right edge of the carriageway. The driver's actions must not create an obstacle for the movement of route vehicles.
Clause 33.5 (33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.11 "Lane for Route Vehicles")
Sign 5.11 "Lane for Route Vehicles" is used to designate a lane intended only for vehicles operating on established routes, if movement in such a lane is in the same direction as the general traffic flow. The sign applies to the lane above which it is installed. If the sign is installed on the right side of the road, it applies to the rightmost lane.
Clause 34.1 (34 "Road Markings", 1 "Horizontal Markings", marking 1.24)
Marking 1.24 designates a lane intended only for the movement of route vehicles. A driver turning right on a road with a lane for route vehicles, separated by a broken road marking line, may make the turn from this lane. In such places, it is also permitted to enter this lane when entering the road and for picking up or dropping off passengers near the right edge of the carriageway.
That is, the correct answer is "For picking up or dropping off passengers or for making a right turn," given that, according to the definition in Clause 17.2 of the Traffic Rules, entry into the route vehicle lane is directly permitted only in these cases (provided it is separated by a broken line and without creating obstacles for route vehicles).
In this situation, the white car is approaching the right lane, which is designated as a lane for route vehicles. This is indicated by the road sign showing the special purpose of the lane, as well as the marking with the letter "A" on the pavement. The general rule is: regular vehicles are not allowed to drive in this lane, as it is intended for route vehicles.
However, paragraph 17.2 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine establishes exceptions. If the lane for route vehicles is separated from other lanes by a broken line marking, the driver is allowed to briefly enter it in clearly defined cases. The purpose of this exception is to allow the driver to make a right turn from the far right position or to stop near the right edge of the carriageway, without disrupting the logic of traffic organization.
In the illustration, the driver has turned on the right turn signal, indicating an intention to turn right. It is precisely for this purpose that a section with a broken line marking is provided before the turn: the driver may change lanes into the route vehicle lane, take the far right position, and make a right turn. Driving straight along this lane as if it were a regular lane is not permitted.
Similarly, paragraph 17.2 allows entering this lane to pick up or drop off passengers near the right edge of the carriageway, provided that such actions do not obstruct route vehicles. That is, the driver may briefly use the lane specifically for these purposes, not for regular driving.
Therefore, the correct answer is "For picking up or dropping off passengers or for making a right turn," because according to paragraph 17.2 of the Traffic Rules, entering a route vehicle lane separated by a broken line is only allowed for picking up/dropping off passengers or making a right turn, without obstructing route vehicles.