33.1.62. Which of the depicted road signs warns of approaching a roundabout?
UAЯкий із зображених дорожніх знаків попереджає про наближення до перехрестя з круговим рухом?
This exam question focuses on road safety and the ability to correctly recognize advance warning road signs. It is important for a driver to timely understand that the driving conditions ahead are changing, as a roundabout intersection requires reducing speed, assessing priorities, and being ready to yield according to the existing traffic management means.
The question tests knowledge of Section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, Road Signs, specifically Group 1 Warning Signs and the meaning of sign 1.19 Intersection with a Roundabout. Within the theoretical driving exam, it is important to distinguish warning signs, which inform about approaching a section, from mandatory signs, which already establish a compulsory direction of movement directly at the location.
The analysis of the options is based on a key feature: only a warning sign can inform about an upcoming hazard. Option 1 corresponds to sign 4.10 Roundabout (mandatory), which does not warn but requires driving around the central island in the indicated direction. Option 2 corresponds to sign 1.19, which according to the Traffic Rules of Ukraine is installed in advance of a roundabout intersection (typically 150–300 m outside settlements and 50–100 m within settlements) and specifically serves the warning function. Option 3 (1.4.1 Direction of Turn) and Option 4 (1.1 Dangerous Right Turn) relate to turns and road curves, not to informing the driver about approaching a roundabout as a separate type of intersection.
In practice, knowledge of this section of the Traffic Rules helps to avoid common mistakes before a roundabout: sudden braking, incorrect lane selection, and false expectation of priority. In Ukraine, there are various traffic management schemes at roundabouts, so after the warning sign it is important to additionally monitor priority signs and road markings to correctly apply the traffic rules in a specific situation.
Clause 33.1.19 — 33 "Road signs", 1 "Warning signs", sign 1.19 "Intersection with roundabout"
"Sign 1.19 'Intersection with roundabout' is installed outside populated areas at a distance of 150–300 m, and within populated areas at a distance of 50–100 m before the start of the dangerous section. If necessary, the sign may be installed at another distance, which is indicated on plate 7.1.1 'Distance to the object'. The sign belongs to warning signs."
Clause 33.4.10 — 33 "Road signs", 4 "Mandatory signs", sign 4.10 "Roundabout"
"Sign 4.10 'Roundabout' requires driving around the flowerbed (central island) in the direction indicated by the arrows at the roundabout intersection." The sign belongs to mandatory signs.
Clause 33.1.4.1 — 33 "Road signs", 1 "Warning signs", sign 1.4.1 "Direction of turn"
"Sign 1.4.1 'Direction of turn' (right turn) indicates the direction of the road turn, marked by signs 1.1 'Dangerous right turn', the direction of bypassing an obstacle on the road, and, in addition, the direction of bypassing the center of a roundabout intersection..."
Clause 33.1.1 — 33 "Road signs", 1 "Warning signs", sign 1.1 "Dangerous right turn"
"Sign 1.1 'Dangerous right turn' warns about a road curve with a radius of less than 500 m outside populated areas and less than 150 m within populated areas, or about a curve with limited visibility..."
That is, the correct answer is "Sign 2.", given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, it is sign 1.19 'Intersection with roundabout' that belongs to warning signs and is installed in advance to warn about approaching a roundabout intersection.
The key words in the question are: "warns about approaching." That means we need a warning sign, as its purpose is to inform the driver in advance that there is a certain section or intersection ahead where they need to prepare for changing traffic conditions.
Sign 2 corresponds to warning sign 1.19 "Intersection with a roundabout" (section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine). It is installed before a roundabout intersection at a specified distance so that the driver has time to reduce speed, assess the situation, and prepare to enter the intersection.
For comparison, sign 1 (4.10 "Roundabout") does not warn, but rather mandates the direction of movement directly at the roundabout intersection, meaning it is already an instruction on how to drive around the central island. Signs 3 and 4 are also not signs warning specifically about a roundabout: they relate to the direction of a turn or a dangerous road bend, and do not inform about a roundabout intersection as an upcoming event.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Sign 2," since it is warning sign 1.19, which informs in advance about approaching a roundabout intersection.