33.5.12. Which of the depicted road signs informs about the end of a road section where the direction of traffic on one or more lanes may be reversed?
UAЯкий із зображених дорожніх знаків інформує про кінець ділянки дороги, де на одній або кількох смугах напрямок руху може змінюватися на протилежний?
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns road signs and traffic safety on sections with non-standard lane organization. Reversible traffic is introduced where the road's capacity needs to be adjusted depending on the time of day: one or more lanes may temporarily operate in one direction or the opposite. It is important for the driver to timely understand where such a section ends in order to choose the correct lane, avoid entering oncoming traffic, and not violate traffic regulations.
The question tests knowledge of Section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, Road Signs, in particular informational and guiding signs 5.13 and 5.14. The logic is simple: sign 5.13 marks the beginning of a road with reversible traffic, while sign 5.14 indicates the end of this section, i.e., cancels the mode in which the direction on the lane can be changed to the opposite (often under the control of reversible traffic lights). That is why among the proposed options, the correct one is sign number 2, which corresponds to 5.14 End of road with reversible traffic.
The other options in this theoretical exam are typical "distractors" from related topics: 5.6 refers to the end of one-way traffic, 5.21.2 only indicates the end of an additional lane in this direction, 5.9 cancels the operation of a lane for route vehicles, and 2.5 belongs to priority signs and regulates passing on a narrow section, not reversible traffic organization. In practice, correctly recognizing 5.14 helps to change lanes in advance and continue driving in the usual mode without the risk of conflict with oncoming traffic.
Clause 33.5.14 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.14 "End of Road with Reversible Traffic"
Sign 5.14 "End of Road with Reversible Traffic" is used to indicate the end of a road marked with sign 5.13 "Road with Reversible Traffic".
This clause is the main one for the question, as it directly defines the sign that informs about the end of a section where the direction of traffic can be changed to the opposite on one or more lanes (reversible).
Clause 33.5.13 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.13 "Road with Reversible Traffic"
Sign 5.13 "Road with Reversible Traffic" is used to indicate the beginning of a section of road where on one or more lanes the direction of traffic can be changed to the opposite.
This clause is auxiliary in the question, as it reveals the meaning of "a section of road where ... the direction of traffic can be changed to the opposite," and to which section the "end" marked by sign 5.14 refers.
Clause 33.5.6 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.6 "End of One-Way Road"
Sign 5.6 "End of One-Way Road" is used to indicate the end of a road or carriageway marked with sign 5.5 "One-Way Road".
Within the question, this clause checks the ability to distinguish the "end of one-way traffic" from the "end of reversible traffic".
Clause 33.5.21.2 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.21.2 "End of Additional Lane"
Sign 5.21.2 "End of Additional Lane" indicates the end of a lane designated for movement in this direction.
In the question, this clause is a distractor: it concerns the end of an additional lane, not reversible traffic organization.
Clause 33.5.9 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.9 "End of Road with Lane for Route Vehicles"
Sign 5.9 "End of Road with Lane for Route Vehicles" is used to indicate the end of the effect of sign 5.8 "Road with Lane for Route Vehicles".
This clause in the question checks the distinction between a "special lane for route vehicles" and a "reversible lane/traffic".
Clause 33.2.5 — 33 "Road Signs", 2 "Priority Signs", sign 2.5 "Priority for Oncoming Traffic"
Sign 2.5 "Priority for Oncoming Traffic" prohibits entry to a narrow section of road if it may hinder oncoming traffic. The driver must yield to oncoming vehicles already on the narrow section.
In the question, this clause is a distractor: it concerns priority on a narrow section, not the end of a reversible section.
Thus, the correct answer is "Sign 2.", considering that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, it is sign 5.14 that indicates the end of a road where on one or more lanes the direction of traffic can be changed to the opposite (end of reversible traffic).
The question refers to the end of a road section where, on one or more lanes, the direction of traffic can be reversed. This definition corresponds to reversible traffic: when a lane sometimes operates 'in our direction,' and at other times for oncoming traffic, usually regulated by reversible traffic lights.
To choose the correct sign, you need to look for the one that cancels (ends) the effect of reversible traffic. According to the Traffic Rules of Ukraine (section 33), this sign is 5.14 'End of road with reversible traffic.' Its purpose is to inform the driver that the section marked at the beginning by sign 5.13 'Road with reversible traffic' has ended, and further on, the traffic organization returns to normal.
Among the illustrated options, only sign number 2 fits this logic: it specifically indicates the end of the reversible section. The other signs indicate different situations (end of one-way traffic, end of an additional lane, end of a lane for route vehicles, or a requirement to yield on a narrow section), but they do not relate to changing the direction of a lane to the opposite.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Sign 2,' as it marks the end of the road with reversible traffic, that is, the end of the section where the direction of traffic in the lane can be changed to the opposite.